Commission to light up cities,, towns with solar power in Northeast.
By Tada Juthan, Maiduguri
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) is to light up dozens of cities and towns with 12, 000 solar-powered electric poles in the Northeast.
The solar-powered cities and towns are in the region, which comprises Borno, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Yobe states.
According to the commission, the installations of solar-powered electricity; are in each of the six states, was to address global warming and perennial flooding of various communities in the region.
Unfolding the mitigation of climate change on Thursday, in Maiduguri, NEDC’s Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali disclosed: “The installation of solar power in the Northeast, is part of the commission’s efforts rebuild and restore critical infrastructural facilities in the insurgency affected states.”
Besides, he added that the streetlights will enhance security in facilitating socio-economic activities that could improve the livie ng conditions of people in communities.
On the earmarked 2, 000 solar-powered electric poles in Maiduguri, the Alkali said: “The dark streets of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere Local Council will be transformed into bustling communities with various economic activities.”
According to him, the solar-power electric poles are to be installed at Gidan Madara High Court complex, off Damboa Road, Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies (MOGCOLIS), Jiddari Polo and Simari communities.
He stated that business owners and market women will take advantages of the secured communities conduct their economic activities at day and night times.
“The securing of communities in the metropolis and local council will boost local economies to restore people’s livelihoods,” noted the commission’s boss.
On the part of Commission, he said: “We’re determined to create a positive impact on the livelihoods of people in the state.”
A Simari resident, Modu Bunu noted that the streetlights is a welcome development that will enable the people move freely without being attacked by the insurgents and other criminals.
