- Tinubu’s ₦70bn Solar Initiative Targets Stable Power in Universities
- The renewable energy project will provide sustainable power to 12 institutions
- Masari commended President Tinubu for his policy direction through the Renewed Hope Agenda
President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of a ₦70 billion mini-grid solar power project under the 2025 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention cycle to address erratic electricity supply in tertiary institutions nationwide.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the renewable energy project will provide sustainable power to 12 institutions, including the Nigerian Army University, Biu; Northwest University, Kano; Ambrose Alli University, Edo State; Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Imo State; and Lagos State University, among others.
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Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Aminu Bello Masari, announced this in Abuja during the 2025 TETFund National Town Hall Meeting. He described the initiative as part of ongoing reforms to enhance innovation, accountability, and sustainability in Nigeria’s higher education system.
Masari commended President Tinubu for his policy direction through the Renewed Hope Agenda, which has strengthened education sector reforms. He added that the ₦70 billion solar project aligns with TETFund’s agenda to transform tertiary education into a driver of research, productivity, and clean energy adoption.
He also highlighted the Fund’s achievements, including the sponsorship of over 8,000 scholars, the establishment of 48 Centres of Excellence, and the deployment of advanced medical simulation facilities in universities across the country.
TETFund Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, said the solar project would enhance digital learning and research while advancing environmental sustainability through renewable energy.
