Relief as Niger community gets free electricity after 100 years

 

A community in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State has received a free 90kw hybrid mini-grid to provide free electricity for over 305 households.

The mini-grid which was donated to the Gbanga community by Engie Energy Access was commissioned on Wednesday by the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello.

Speaking during the launch of the mini-grid, the Managing Director of Engie Energy Access, Bankole Cardoso, noted that the provision of electricity to the said community marked its first encounter with power supply.

He added that the power supply which had been providing electricity for the people of Gbangba since November 2021 empowered over 300 consumers.

The Punch

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