He said the initiative is designed to improve electricity supply in universities, support research activities and extend reliable power to surrounding rural communities. Abramowitz said many Nigerian universities currently depend on costly diesel generators, leaving campuses with electricity for only a few hours daily. He noted that lowering universities’ energy bills would enable institutions to redirect more resources toward education, research and innovation. The issuesMany Nigerian universities face unreliable electricity supply and high diesel costs, affecting teaching, research and digital learning. Large-scale solar projects are increasingly being explored as a sustainable alternative that can also improve electricity access for surrounding communities.