The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced plans to invest ₦100bn in a 50‑megawatt solar power project to boost electricity supply across the region.
Managing Director Mohammed Alkali disclosed the approval at a press briefing in Abuja, noting that power remains the most critical requirement for economic recovery and development in the North-East.
He said the project will deploy modular solar systems to schools, hospitals, markets, and other public infrastructure across the six states.
Alkali explained that the initiative is part of the commission’s third phase of development, shifting from recovery to expansion.
With 61 per cent of residents lacking access to electricity, he stressed that modular solar systems would deliver direct benefits to communities and sustain investments in education, healthcare, and commerce.
The commission also unveiled plans to promote clean transportation by deploying 10,000 solar-powered tricycles and minibuses assembled in Nigeria, supported by solar charging stations.
According to Alkali, the initiative approved by President Bola Tinubu will create jobs, empower youths, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Beyond energy, the NEDC reported progress on its recovery master plan, including over 300km of roads, 150 bridges, 100,000 solar streetlights, and 500 boreholes, with a target of 1,000 by year-end.
Healthcare access has also improved, with MRI machines in the region increasing from one to eight.
Alkali added that the commission is considering reviving rail transport, expressing optimism that ongoing investments will redefine the region’s future:
“Very soon, the North-East will no longer be defined by the past, but by the promise of the future.”
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