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Relief as Niger community gets free electricity after 100 years of darkness
A community in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State has received a free 90kw hybrid mini-grid to provide free electricity for over 305 households.
The mini-grid which was donated to the Gbanga community by Engie Energy Access was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello.
Speaking during the launch of the mini-grid, the Managing Director of Engie Energy Access, Bankole Cardoso, noted that the provision of electricity to the said community marked its first encounter with power supply.
He added that the power supply which had been providing electricity for the people of Gbangba since November 2021 empowered over 300 consumers.
“With this mini-grid, Engie Energy Access connects the people of Gbangba community in Niger State to electricity power supply for the first time ever and empowers over 300 consumers comprising households, and micro and small enterprises.
”The mini-grid directly impacts over 1,500 by providing them with affordable, reliable and clean electricity.
“This mini-grid will foster socio-economic development and prosperity in the Gbangba community, its people and its neighbours. It will serve private households and commercial businesses,” he stated.
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