By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The federal government has commissioned a 100-unit of solar panel, consisting of 96 batteries and 30KVA generator for 1,500 rural dwellers in Dakkiti, Akko LGA of Gombe State.
The Managing Director of REA, Salihijo Ahmed said this was one amongst federal government’s efforts to power unserved and underserved rural communities.
He said, “This is designed to change the socioeconomic status of Dakkiti community here in Gombe State as mandated by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“The Rural Electrification Agency is an implementing agency with the responsibility of powering unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria using off grid solutions.
“This project ensures that electricity is equitably distributed across the country.”
Gombe state governor, while inaugurating the project, called on the community to protect the facility.
He said as quoted by the Punch, “This is part of Federal Government’s next level agenda to provide power for those living in rural communities.
“This project will ensure clean safe and reliable electricity to the Dakkiti community.
“I believe that the impact of such project will positively change our citizens’ lives for the better.
“May I ask people of this community to consider this project as their own by guarding it against vandalism and ensuring prompt payment of electricity bills.
“Let me assure that my administration will continue to provide social amenities in rural areas, as over 70 percent of our citizens are living in rural areas.”
