Federal Government Allocates N300 Billion for Stable Electricity Supply in Teaching Hospitals and Universities

The federal government has made significant strides in addressing recurring power outages in critical sectors by allocating N300 billion to provide a stable electricity supply to teaching hospitals and universities across the country. The initiative, unveiled during the solar hybrid intervention project in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, is part of President Bola Tinubu's administration's commitment to improving healthcare and tertiary education. Abubakar Bichi, member representing Bichi Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, emphasized that the allocation will fund the installation of renewable energy systems, prioritizing institutions that provide essential services to Nigerians.

Key Takeaways:

• The federal government has allocated N300 billion to provide a stable electricity supply to teaching hospitals and universities across the country.
• The initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu's administration, aims to end recurring power outages in critical sectors such as healthcare and tertiary education.
• The allocation will fund the installation of renewable energy systems, with priority given to institutions providing essential services to Nigerians.
• The Energy Commission of Nigeria will work with other relevant agencies to ensure timely delivery of the projects.
• Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital will benefit from between 6 and 7MW solar power, while Bayero University Kano will receive 5 to 6MW.
• State-owned facilities such as Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Nasarawa Hospital will also receive federal support due to Kano's large population.
• The allocation includes N26 billion for Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for various projects, including accident and emergency, stroke centre, heart surgery, radiology, and family medicine complexes.
• The Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Abdulrahman Sheshe, commended President Tinubu for the gesture, emphasizing that the project will improve service delivery in the hospital.

Statistics:

• N300 billion allocated for stable electricity supply in teaching hospitals and universities across the country.
• 6-7MW solar power allocated to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
• 5-6MW solar power allocated to Bayero University Kano.
• N26 billion allocated for various projects at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
• High electricity bills for critical health facilities sometimes exceed N200 million monthly.

Sources:

• "Federal Government allocates N300 billion to end power outages in teaching hospitals" _[Source: ThisDay, November 20, 2024]_