As Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand access to sustainable energy, the Being Human Foundation for the Less Privileged has distributed solar power systems to vulnerable households in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The initiative is aimed at easing electricity challenges faced by underprivileged communities while supporting national efforts to promote renewable and affordable energy solutions.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion and Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, commended the foundation for its intervention in the power sector, describing it as a bold step towards improving the living conditions of low-income households.
Dr Abdullahi pledged the commission’s support to scale up the project across the country, particularly in rural communities.
“Power remains one of the most critical sectors in national development. This initiative complements government efforts and demonstrates how non-governmental organisations can contribute meaningfully to solving the electricity challenge through renewable energy,” he said.
He added that the Energy Commission of Nigeria would collaborate with the foundation to expand the project beyond the pilot phase, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving universal access to electricity by 2030.
In her remarks, the founder of the Being Human Foundation for the Less Privileged, Ambassador Khadija Ibrahim, emphasised the importance of electricity in improving the quality of life in Nigerian communities.
She explained that the foundation’s humanitarian interventions focus on key sectors such as energy, education, healthcare and economic empowerment, with the aim of fostering sustainable development and uplifting vulnerable populations.
Ambassador Ibrahim recalled the foundation’s previous interventions during flood disasters in Niger and Borno States, describing the organisation’s work as part of its broader commitment to community development.
According to her, the foundation distributed 200 solar power systems in the current phase of the project and plans to expand the initiative with the support of relevant stakeholders.
The event also featured the launch of a book titled Working in a Corporate Environment: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions, authored by Musa Ibrahim Katsina.
The Being Human Foundation for the Less Privileged reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of underprivileged Nigerians and promoting sustainable development through renewable energy initiatives.