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The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP), strengthening electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories, digital services, campus lighting and other critical university operations.

The project was delivered under Phase II of the EEP through the World Bank-funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), in collaboration with Yakubu Gowon University and EM-ONE Energy Solutions, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor.

With almost 40,000 students, including more than 8,000 resident on campus, and over 3,500 staff, the university has significant energy requirements across its academic, residential and administrative facilities. The project is therefore expected to provide a more reliable and predictable energy base for the institution.

The Yakubu Gowon University project was delivered through collaboration among the Federal Government of Nigeria, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigeria Electrification Project, World Bank, Yakubu Gowon University and EM-ONE Energy Solutions.

Beyond power generation, the Yakubu Gowon University project includes a Renewable Energy Workshop and Training Centre to support practical learning and skills development in renewable energy technologies, as well as a Female STEM component providing students with practical exposure to renewable energy technologies and opportunities in the sector.

With the facility now commissioned, the project is expected to contribute to improved learning conditions, stronger research capacity, enhanced innovation and greater opportunities for students and staff, while supporting the Federal Government's broader objective of strengthening human capital development through reliable and sustainable energy.