The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that 24 federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria have been equipped with solar power facilities under the Energising Education Project spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking at a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday to formalise collaboration agreements with vice-chancellors of the beneficiary institutions, Dr Alausa also disclosed that eight additional universities are set to join the fourth phase of the transformative energy project.

Prior to the event, the Minister toured the solar installation at the University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, where he described the initiative as a landmark achievement for the education sector and the nation at large.

According to him, the university’s solar farm, comprising 6,000 photovoltaic panels, currently generates approximately 3.3 megawatts of electricity, enough to sustain continuous power supply across the campus.

Dr Alausa emphasised that this consistent energy availability would significantly boost academic activities, facilitate the uninterrupted operation of laboratories and libraries, and greatly enhance the overall learning and living experience for both students and staff.

He noted that the initiative would also stimulate economic growth within the campus communities, highlighting the broader social and commercial benefits of reliable electricity.