The European Union (EU) has expressed commitment to spend €10.4 million on Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) which aims to provide Micro Small and Medium Enterprises as well as primary healthcare centers across the country with reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions.
Head of Section, Green & Digital Economy, EU, Inga Stephanowicz, stated this in Abuja yesterday during the Project Developers Roundtable Workshop for NISHP.
Stephaniwicz said “This €10.4 million initiative, funded by the European Union, marks a milestone in the project’s implementation in Nigeria.
“NISHP, an initiative funded by the EU, will provide 24-hour access to clean, efficient, and reliable energy to MSMEs and participating public healthcare facilities across the country,” she added.
She explained that by working together with the Nigerian government, private sector entities, and local communities, the EU is supporting Nigeria’s development goals and promoting a brighter future for its citizens.
“By collaborating with state government actors in a targeted electricity market and leveraging available counterpart funds, the project aims to electrify not only health centres but also SMEs, telecom towers, among others,’’ she said.
Nasiru Bello, Team Lead, NISHP, said by leveraging solar power, Nigeria could improve healthcare outcomes, increase access to electricity and promote economic growth.
