Solar Initiative Lights Up 34 Schools In Rural Communities

Ignite Energy Access Nigeria has completed the installation of solar systems in 34 schools across rural communities in 19 states, providing stable electricity to improve learning and promote access to digital education.

The two-month project involved the deployment of MySol Solar systems, high-quality renewable energy solutions designed for schools with limited or no access to grid power.

As part of the project, local youths in the benefiting communities were trained on solar system installation and maintenance. After the training, many were offered jobs to support the upkeep and expansion of the systems in their areas.

The initiative covered schools in Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Abuja (FCT), Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, and Taraba States.

The Vice Principal of Community Secondary School, Umueze, Awkunano Nkannu, Enugu State, Very Rev. Boniface Chimezie Ewo, said the project has excited both staff and students.

“We are truly grateful to be selected as one of the beneficiaries of this project. It has made a meaningful difference in our school, and we appreciate the team for this impactful gesture,” he said.

The Managing Director of Ignite Energy Access Nigeria and Regional Director, West Africa, Mangiza Phiri, said the project reflects the company’s commitment to bridging the educational gap in underserved areas through clean energy. “Access to power should never be a barrier to a child’s future,” Phiri said.

Ignite Energy Access, which owns the MySol brand, is committed to delivering renewable energy to vulnerable communities, driving social impact, and empowering the next generation.

The company is also a key partner in the World Bank’s Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 100 million people to electricity by 2030.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Ignite Energy Access operates in 12 African countries and currently serves over 20 million people. The company focuses on providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy through innovative technology and impact-driven financing.