As part of the solarisation project of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the construction of a two-megawatt solar mini-grid for the generation of power at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, will soon commence.

The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, dropped the hint when he received the Vice Chancellor, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai.

He said the contract for the project was already awarded by the Federal Ministry of Innovations, Science and Technology at the cost of N3.8 billion.

This is contained in a press release issued to newsmen by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Affairs, Aliko Dangote University, Malam Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi.

“The project will be completed within three months. Most of the universities get 1 megawatt, but we are starting with 2 megawatts in Wudil.

“The Renewed Hope solarisation cut across every state, and the infrastructures to benefit mostly are hospitals, tertiary institutions and rural areas”, the Director General emphasised.

According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed for the flagging up of 4 megawatts in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, when two patients lost their lives due to a lack of electricity.

As an Alumnus of the University Dr. Abdullahi said: “You have given me everything, and I will give back to you. I never shy away from introducing the University wherever I go. You made us, and without you I will not be here”.

Meanwhile, Dr Abdullahi, who had earlier provided 200 units of streetlights to the university, said an additional 200 will soon be released to the university.

He expressed appreciation to the Chancellor of the University, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, members of the Governing Council, staff and students for the solidarity shown to him.

Speaking earlier, Vice Chancellor Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai appreciated the contributions of the Director General to the development of the University, especially in the area of power supply.

“We acknowledge the provision of 200 units of streetlights, which significantly changed the system by reducing security challenges and provided opportunity for students to read comfortably, especially at night.

“We also appreciate your support for the successful hosting of the 2025 NUGA preliminaries, among others. We cherish you for being a good ambassador of the University,” the Vice Chancellor stressed.

However, Prof. Yakasai requested further collaborations in renewable energy, Central Energy Laboratory, Energy Calculator, training and many other areas.

He congratulated the Director General on his appointment by President Tinubu.