*Hails UBA, Sterling Bank, First Bank, Fidelity Bank, for leading off-grid financing in Nigeria
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
ABUJA–VICE President Yemi Osinbajo has described the federal government’s solar power initiative as a game changer in the Nigerian energy supply challenge.
Osinbajo particularly said the five million homes solar installation plan under the Buhari administration’s Economic Sustainability Plan,ESP,will be a game-changer in the renewable energy space.
A statement by Laolu Akande Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity,
Office of the Vice President,quoted Osinbajo as saying,”This is because, besides the installation of the 5 million solar home system and mini grids, the initiative will also generate significant employment through the development of local capacities for the manufacture and maintenance of solar components and equipment.”
The statement said Prof. Osinbajo stated this Thursday at a…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
