Renewables
Kaduna school to receive solar lights and upgrades from Speaker Abbas
House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has pledged infrastructure upgrades and solar lighting for his alma mater in Kaduna state.
Key points
- Speaker Tajudeen Abbas visited Government Secondary School, Makarfi, marking fifty years since his enrollment.
- The intervention includes facility renovations and the installation of solar streetlights.
- Kaduna State Government officials announced additional plans to donate a bus and rehabilitate the institution.
What happened
During a tour of projects in Kaduna state, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, committed to upgrading his former secondary school. Blueprint reported that the visit to Government Secondary School, Makarfi, coincided with the fiftieth anniversary of his admission to the institution in October 1976.
Dr AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere, Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, accompanied the Speaker and outlined complementary plans to rehabilitate the school and provide a transport bus. The visit formed part of a broader schedule that involved inspecting and inaugurating local infrastructure, including healthcare facilities, educational blocks, and a bypass road.
Why it matters
The initiative highlights ongoing infrastructure development across local government areas in Kaduna state. Alongside the school renovations, officials broke ground on student hostel projects at the Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology to accommodate a rising student population.
Speaker Abbas encouraged local residents to safeguard public assets and ensure contractors maintain proper execution standards. State officials emphasised that collaboration between federal and regional authorities remains essential for successful community development.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
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