The Federal Government has inaugurated a 581kWp solar mini‑grid in Oke‑Oyi, Kwara State, a move aimed at providing reliable electricity to 13,000 residents and boosting local businesses.
The new mini‑grid, powered entirely by solar panels, is expected to supply a steady supply of power to households and commercial premises in the Oke‑Oyi area, where electricity shortages have long hindered economic activity.
Officials say the installation will help reduce the reliance on diesel generators and cut the cost of electricity for users, while also creating opportunities for small‑scale enterprises to expand and operate more efficiently.
Oke‑Oyi is one of several sites across Nigeria where the government has been deploying solar mini‑grids as part of its broader strategy to improve rural electrification and support sustainable development.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>