Federal Govt To Enhance Security In NDA With 2.5Mw Solar Plant

The Federal Government is set to enhance security in the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA with 2.5Mw solar plant.

The Nation reports that the Minister of Power Abubakar Aliyu has said that the Federal Government is set to build a 2.5 Megawatts hybrid solar power plant in the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna to enhance security at the academy.

Aliyu, who was represented by the Minister of State, Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba, stated this at the 40th National Solar Energy Forum (NACEF 2022), held at the JK Garba Hall, NDA, Kaduna.

The two-day event which held between August 29-30th was organised by the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN) in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and National Energy Commission (NEC). This was contained in a statement by the Minister issued on Wednesday.

The Minister, with the Commandant of NDA, Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf, the Managing Director of REA, Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, two Executive Directors of REA, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare, Engr. Barka Sajou, amongst others, were conferred with Honourary fellowship of SESN award at the event.

Aliyu, while lauding the organisers of the event said that the theme “The role of green energy technologies in national security, power generation and economic sustainability” was timely and necessary.

While noting that reliable and sustainable energy was key in the fight against insecurity in the country, the Minister maintained that “meetings of this nature, with extensive and robust discussions, will always bring out the desirable outcomes that can move Solar Energy penetration in Nigeria forward”.

Continuing, he said: “Countries all over the world are variously exploring avenues of fulfilling their specific commitments and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in line with the Paris Agreement On Climate Change and COP26 Agreement in Glasgow. Nigeria is not left out”.

Deputy Kaduna Governor Hadiza Balarabe said she was excited about the programme as she believes the outcome and suggestions will further enhance government’s efforts to rid the country of insurgency.

The Commandant of the Academy, Major General Yusuf, said that the institution was delighted over the theme of the forum because it addresses the contemporary security challenges facing the country.

Managing Director of REA Ahmad while delivering the keynote address averred that, in the last few years, there has been significant improvement in the nation’s renewable energy space because of different initiatives of the government.