In a bid to bridge the huge infrastructural gap in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a 7.5KM solar mini-grid at Joint hospital Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
In his remarks at the inaugration, the Senior Special Adviser on Power, Energy and Water Resources to the Executive Governor of Anambra State Hon. Victor Meju pointed out that the benefits of clean, safe, and reliable electricity at the hospital will increase the number of patients visiting hospital as well as improve the quality of health services provided by medical personels at the hospital while explaining that the medical facility will now be able to attend to patients at night, store blood and also medicinal supplies without fear of recording damages.
Also the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Managing Director, Ahmad Salihijo who was represented by Engr. Alozie Solomon in his remarks affirmed that he believes the quality of lives will be improved in both the young and old who now has access to better health care services as well as learning experiences in the health facility and the community in general
The project was implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in partnership with a private-sector contractor; Eauxwell Nig Limited.
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