FG Delivers Solar Hybrid Power Plant To Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina -

 Dr Abba Aliyu is the CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Dr. Abba Aliyi @abbaaliyu_

A university should never have to pause learning, research, or innovation because of unreliable electricity.

That is why the Rural Electrification Agency, through the Energising Education Programme Phase 3 (EEP-3), continues to invest in energy infrastructure that empowers our institutions to thrive.

At the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, we are delivering a 1.9MVA Solar Hybrid Power Plant with a 2MW Battery Energy Storage System, ensuring the university has access to reliable, clean, and sustainable electricity. Beyond generation, the project includes upgraded 33kV and 11kV distribution networks, low-voltage infrastructure, smart metering and billing systems, CCTV, solar street lighting, and a dedicated renewable energy training school.

This initiative is being delivered through a strong institutional partnership comprising the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the funding partner, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) as the implementing agency, and KELM Engineering as the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) responsible for project delivery. It is another example of what can be achieved when development partners, government, and the private sector work together towards a common goal.

What excites me most is that this project goes beyond powering buildings. It creates an environment where students can learn without interruption, researchers can work with confidence, healthcare services can function more effectively, and young Nigerians can acquire practical skills in renewable energy technologies.

This is what the Energising Education Programme is about, building campuses that are not only powered by clean energy, but are also preparing the next generation of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers who will shape Nigeria's future.

Project by project, institution by institution, we are proving that energy access is an investment in education, innovation, and national development.