Kwara Govt Powers 13 Public Hospitals With Solar Energy
The Kwara State Government has installed solar power systems in 13 public hospitals across the state in a move aimed at improving electricity supply and strengthening healthcare service delivery.
The initiative, implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, is part of ongoing efforts by the administration of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to enhance healthcare infrastructure while promoting the use of renewable energy in public institutions.
In a statement released by the board, officials said the solar installations are designed to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the selected hospitals, particularly for critical units such as laboratories, maternity wards, emergency units and vaccine storage facilities.
According to the board, six major hospitals received 30 KVA solar inverter systems to support larger operations, while seven other facilities were equipped with 10 KVA systems to provide stable electricity for essential medical services.
Hospitals that benefited from the 30 KVA solar installations include General Hospital Share, Specialist Hospital Jebba, General Hospital Erin-Ile, General Hospital Omu-Aran, Children’s Specialist Hospital Ilorin, and the Essential Drugs Programme facility in Ilorin.
Seven additional health facilities received the 10 KVA systems. These include Cottage Hospital Iponrin, Cottage Hospital Alapa, General Hospital Agbamu, Cottage Hospital Ilemona, General Hospital Oro-Ago, Cottage Hospital Edidi, and Cottage Hospital Idofin Odo-Ashe.
The Hospitals Management Board explained that the introduction of solar power would significantly reduce the facilities’ dependence on fuel-powered generators, which often increase operational costs and contribute to environmental pollution.
The board further stated that the renewable energy project forms part of broader reforms aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services available to residents of the state. It added that the government plans to continue exploring sustainable energy solutions to strengthen public institutions and improve efficiency across the health sector.
The development is expected to boost service delivery in the affected hospitals, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities where electricity supply has historically been inconsistent.
Health stakeholders have also welcomed the initiative, noting that stable electricity remains one of the key requirements for improving medical outcomes and ensuring uninterrupted care for patients.
The solar power installations mark another step in the state government’s ongoing efforts to modernise healthcare facilities and expand access to reliable medical services across Kwara State.
