Gov.Buni Launches
Ground-breaking
Of Hybrid Mini Solar Grid
In Yobe
By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam
The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni today launches the Ground-breaking
Ceremony of hybrid Mini Solar Grid Projects in the State.
The Government in its efforts to improve electricity supply and boost the state's economic development, particularly in underserved and unserved communities.
While flagging off the project, Governor Mai Mala Buni said it is aimed at creating an economically viable and socially vibrant environment that will improve the lives of citizens through reliable and uninterrupted power supply.
He noted that his administration has pursued strategic reforms, investments and partnerships with the Federal Government, development partners and the private sector to transform the energy sector, adding that these initiatives have already had a positive impact on the lives of the people.
In their separate remarks, the Minister of Power, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Mamuda Mamman, and the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Mr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, described the project as a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at expanding access to sustainable and reliable electricity.
They added that the project also reflects the REA's commitment to positioning Yobe State as the renewable energy hub of the North-East.
The project, which is expected to be completed within the next six months, was symbolically flagged off by Governor Mai Mala Buni in the presence of the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, the Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Chiroma A. Buba Mashio, Secretary to the State Government Dr.Mohammed Goje, Head of Service and other top government officials.
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