Power project for hospitals and universities stalls over funding
The Federal Government’s plan to provide stable electricity to federal universities and tertiary hospitals has stalled due to the non-release of funds. Although over N300bn was allocated in the 2025 Appropriation Act for this energy intervention, no money has been disbursed, resulting in no progress. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Power, confirmed that the initiative is on hold because of zero budgetary releases. Stakeholders and listed beneficiaries continue to face high electricity costs and unreliable power supply.
TLDR
- The Federal Government earmarked over N300bn in the 2025 Appropriation Act to supply stable electricity to federal universities and tertiary hospitals, mainly through solar and renewable energy projects.
- No funds have been released for the project, causing implementation to stall and leaving institutions reliant on expensive diesel generators.
- Bolaji Tunji confirmed that zero funding has been released for the project, and there has been no progress.
- Hospitals and universities, including University College Hospital, Ibadan, and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, have not seen any mini-grid installations despite being listed as beneficiaries.
- Rising electricity tariffs and operational costs continue to burden these institutions, while the promised relief from the solar mini-grid initiative remains unfulfilled.
