Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration has moved to ensure the state benefits from Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Initiative, a project aimed at providing 24-hour electricity to Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) using solar power.
At an inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, January 30, 2025, Hon. Prince Solomon Abel Eke, Rivers State Commissioner for Power, represented the state in the Steering Committee on Renewable Energy in Nigeria, a program championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
The initiative, led by the Ministry of Power, seeks to improve healthcare services by ensuring round-the-clock power supply to PHCs across the country, with support from the European Union (EU). Commissioners of power from all 36 states and the FCT were officially inaugurated as steering committee chairmen to oversee the project’s rollout in their respective states.
Speaking after the inauguration, Hon. Solomon Abel Eke reaffirmed that his participation was on the directive of Governor Sim Fubara, who is committed to securing maximum benefits for Rivers State.
“Governor Siminalayi Fubara is determined to make sure Rivers State is not sidelined in national development programs. I am here to protect our interests and ensure our people enjoy the benefits of this initiative,” Hon. Eke stated.
He also expressed deep appreciation to Governor Fubara for giving him the opportunity to contribute to this groundbreaking project, assuring Rivers people that the initiative will transform power supply in health centres and enhance service delivery.
The event, which gathered key stakeholders from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Health, the EU delegation, technical project teams, and the Rural Electricity Agency, will conclude on Friday, January 31, 2025.
With Rivers State strategically positioned under Governor Sim Fubara’s leadership, this initiative marks another milestone in the administration’s drive for sustainable development, better infrastructure, and improved social services.
