The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has commissioned a 505-kilowatt peak (kWp) interconnected solar mini-grid to provide reliable electricity to five underserved communities in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The project will supply clean and stable power to the communities of Odogbawojo, Odoshiwola, Odoayan, Ora, and Ibowon, improving electricity access for more than 8,000 residents, as well as homes, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities.
The solar mini-grid was developed under the Rural Electrification Fund’s Interconnected Mini-Grid Acceleration Scheme (IMAS), with support from the European Union and the German Government. It is designed to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel generators while promoting sustainable economic growth in rural communities.
Speaking at the commissioning, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe described the initiative as part of the Federal Government’s broader electricity sector reforms aimed at expanding access to reliable power through renewable energy and decentralised electricity systems. He also announced plans to develop an additional 5-megawatt renewable energy project in the area to meet growing demand.
REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu said the project represents more than just electricity provision, noting that it is expected to stimulate local businesses, improve healthcare and education services, create jobs, and drive economic development across the beneficiary communities.
Development partners also highlighted the project’s significance, describing it as another step towards expanding clean energy access and strengthening Nigeria’s transition to sustainable electricity solutions.
