The Federal Government has begun construction of a 1.6 MWp/1.5 MWh solar mini-grid at the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI) in Ogun State.
The project aims to deliver reliable, sustainable electricity to support teaching, research, and innovation as the institution advances its transition to a full university of technology.
Funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the solar facility will span about three acres and significantly reduce the university’s reliance on the national grid. The initiative was announced in a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Olusola Abiala.
Officials from TETFund, including Arc. Ekpenyong Nsa Ayi, Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim, and Arc. Zaharadeen Ahmed, formally introduced the project consultants and contractors from Zango Corporate Innovation Limited to the university management. The team from the contracting firm includes Engr. Omofuma O., Bamigbose M. A., and Kolaru Oluwatosin E.
Rector and Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mukail Akinde, described reliable power as essential for technological progress.
