A firm, J&GSB Energy Enterprise, is set to launch a multi-million naira solar lighting project in communities within Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The initiative aims to provide reliable and affordable energy, boost economic activities, and reduce energy costs for residents.
Project Scope and Benefits
The project will also supply solar-powered energy to support health facilities and other strategic institutions, improve security, and reduce crime. General Manager Odoh Chukwuma John announced the plans in Enugu, highlighting that the project would enhance economic activities, business operations, and environmental sustainability through clean energy. He also noted that it would lower energy costs via solar technology.
Although Odoh declined to specify the exact investment amount, he confirmed it is a multi-million naira initiative aimed at supporting communities. In Obollo Eke community, for instance, the company was drawn by its strategic importance as a commercial and transportation hub. Installing solar street lights will create a safer environment for residents, traders, students, motorists, and visitors while promoting nighttime economic activities.
Youth Training and Rural Development
The company, which also supplies power products, renewable solutions, and energy consultancy, has trained several youths as solar repair technicians and installers. Odoh emphasized that the project aims to discourage rural-urban drift, as reliable power will reduce the need for rural dwellers to move their businesses to urban areas.
Odoh noted that the company prioritized communities for its Corporate Social Responsibility because they are sometimes overlooked in government amenities allocation. The gesture will be replicated in some Rivers State communities once discussions are concluded, supporting government development initiatives.
