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FG signs MoU to power federal, state universities with 24-hour electricity
By Clifford Ejenavi The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Federal Government’s Energizing Education Programme (EEP) to ensure 24-hour electricity supply to federal and state-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, signed the MoU at the solar-powered…
By Clifford Ejenavi
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Federal Government’s Energizing Education Programme (EEP) to ensure 24-hour electricity supply to federal and state-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, signed the MoU at the solar-powered mini-grid site of the University of Abuja, one of the beneficiaries of this transformative initiative on Wednesday May 7, 2025.
According to the Minister, the Federal Government is currently constructing mini-grid systems ranging from 1.1 to 12.5 megawatts across federal and state tertiary institutions, as well as teaching hospitals, adding that 24 institutions have already benefited from Phases One to Three of the programme.
He said in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Biola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministry of Education through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will support the development of an additional four to six independent mini-grids with capacities between 2 and 10 megawatts at selected tertiary institutions across the country. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment under the leadership of President Tinubu to advancing human capital development through reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure in the education sector.
“Uninterrupted electricity supply will significantly enhance student learning environments, improve staff productivity, support cutting-edge research, and promote entrepreneurship within university communities ultimately contributing to national economic growth and GDP”, Dr. Alausa emphasized.
The Managing Director of REA, Abba Aliyu, highlighted that Phases One to Three have provided over 100 megawatts of clean electricity to 24 federal universities and their teaching hospitals, positively impacting over 600,000 students and 50,000 staff members. He also noted that Phase Two included clean energy projects for two universities and two teaching hospitals, while Phase Three covering eight universities and one hospital is nearing completion and will soon be commissioned.
In his goodwill message, Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, commended the Federal Government and REA for launching a practical and sustainable solution to the power challenges in tertiary institutions. He praised the Energizing Education Programme as a cost-effective initiative that directly enhances teaching, learning, research, and overall institutional performance.
In her vote of thanks, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, expressed deep appreciation to the Ministry and REA for what she described as a timely and impactful intervention. She noted that the project would address long-standing electricity challenges, reduce operational costs, and significantly enhance academic delivery.
Accompanying the Honourable Minister of Education was the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad.
Another key highlight of the event was the signing of a collaboration agreement between the REA and eight additional universities under Phase IV of the EEP. These institutions include the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Federal University Wukari, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Federal University Dutse, University of Benin, and University of Ibadan. All Vice Chancellors were in attendance, except that of the University of Benin, who was ably represented.
The Federal Ministry of Education therefore reaffirmed its commitment to deepening this transformative agenda through continued collaboration with REA and institutional partners across Nigeria and beyond.
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