Tinubu Unveils 4MW Solar Hybrid System to Address Energy Crisis at AKTH
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO – President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled plan to install 4MW solar hybrid system with 100% battery storage at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State.
The intervention by the Nigerian President was strategically designed to prevent recurring power outages, such as the recent one that disrupted hospital operation culminating the deaths of three patients.
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi , the Director General, and the Chief Executive Officer, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), who gave announced the federal government move on his verified Facebook page explained that the project is being executed under the “Renewed Hope Solarization project”
Dr. Mustapha said “Today, we are commencing the installation of a 4MW solar hybrid system with 100% battery storage at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State. “
He stated that “In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this project will take the hospital completely off the National Grid and guarantee steady power for quality healthcare.”
The ECN boss stressed that “This intervention aims to prevent recurring power outages, such as the recent one that disrupted hospital operations and led to the deaths of three patients.”
He added that “With this project, we are ensuring such incidents never recur. Our commitment at ECN is clear: to deliver clean, reliable energy solutions that strengthen our health institutions and improve the lives of Nigerians.”