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Tinubu inaugurates Africa’s first renewable energy college in Kogi
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KeypointsPresident Bola Tinubu has inaugurated Africa’s first Barefoot Renewable Energy College (BARECKS) and the Green Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Pilot Plant in Kogi State.
The college is designed to train technicians and professionals in renewable energy technologies to support Africa’s energy transition.
He explained that the college was established primarily to close Africa’s critical technical skills deficit in the renewable energy sector by producing technicians, installers, operators and maintenance professionals with practical competencies in modern renewable energy technologies.
What’s NextThe Barefoot Renewable Energy College is expected to commence training its pioneer students in renewable energy technologies while the Green Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Pilot Plant begins supporting research and innovation.
Bottom LineThe inauguration of Africa’s first Barefoot Renewable Energy College marks a significant step in Nigeria’s drive towards clean energy, technical education and economic diversification.