• A 2.5 MW hybrid solar power plant has been inaugurated at the Nigerian Defense Academy in Kaduna, impacting more than 12,368 people.
• The project is part of the World Bank-funded Energizing Education Program (EEP), managed by the Rural Electrification Agency.
• It supports a national push to improve energy resilience in education and health institutions.

Nigeria continues its transition to renewable energy by targeting higher education institutions. On May 16, 2025, the government commissioned a 2.5 MW hybrid solar power plant at the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) in Kaduna. The facility is expected to provide stable electricity to over 12,368 individuals, including students, academic staff, and military personnel.

The installation forms part of phase II of the Energizing Education Program (EEP), a federal initiative focused on powering public universities and teaching hospitals. The project is financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

The NDA plant will supply continuous power to classrooms, staff housing, military barracks, and critical campus facilities. The system integrates solar panels with battery storage and backup diesel generators to ensure reliability. Although no specific financial figures were disclosed, the project aligns with Nigeria’s broader energy transition agenda.

“This marks a turning point in Nigeria’s journey toward energy access for educational institutions. The Agency is not just commissioning a project—it’s facilitating social impact, research, and sustainable development,” said Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Director General of the REA.

The initiative complements other recent national efforts. In April 2025, the federal government launched the Renewed Hope Solarization Project, which aims to install 2 MW solar systems across all 37 federal universities and their affiliated hospitals. The goal is to enhance energy resilience in critical public services and boost human capital development.

Reliable electricity is vital to improving digital education, research, and essential campus operations. In hospitals, it also supports vaccine preservation, patient care, and medical equipment functionality.

By bringing the NDA into the network of solar-powered institutions, the federal government links energy transition to educational sovereignty and national development.