Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, governor of Enugu, has facilitated the installation of what has been described as Nigeria’s “first solar-powered smart community charging station” in Nara, Nkanu East LGA.

Photos of locals charging at the station had recently surfaced on social media platforms, prompting mixed reactions regarding the project.

Reacting to the development in a statement, Solartym Renewable, the firm handling the contract, said the project was backed by Uchenna Nwobodo, the LGA chairman, on the directive of the state governor.

“We are excited to announce the successful rollout of the first solar-powered smart community charging station in Nigeria. It’s 100% Manufactured in Nigeria by Solartym,” the statement read.


“The pilot edition of this innovative solution tagged ‘Gburugburu Community Charging Station’, has gone live in the Orie Market Square of the Nara community in Nkanu East Local Government.

“There is no hiding the level of joy and relief the installation has brought the good people of Nara.

“They say it feels good to go about using their devices with complete rest of mind knowing that they are always assured a place to charge and keep the devices up.

“The project is reaching the wonderful people of Nara courtesy of the ever-thoughtful and performing Nkanu East Local Government Chairman, Engr. Uchenna Nwobodo, and also facilitated by the enabling environment engendered by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Governor of Enugu State.”


The company also stated that plans are underway to deploy the solution across the 260 wards in Enugu.

“…His Excellency, the Governor is impressed by the warm reception of the installation and has invited us to discuss further his plans to embark on extensive deployment of the solution in the 260 wards in Enugu State,” it added.

“We can’t wait to work with the people’s governor, committing our expertise to deliver quality life to our people.”

In 2019, Monica Ugwuanyi, the governor’s wife, had come under criticism after she constructed tippy taps for pupils of Amechi Primary School, an institution situated in Awkunanaw community of Enugu south LGA.


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Good.

Installation is your one thing, maintenance is another.

Nice

Wahala for who never see life, so to provide stable electricity for this country na rocket science bah?

make una continue

This should be a ward councillor's project.

This country needs progressive systemic overhaul.

As a matter of fact,if there is adequate energy supply;there wouldn't have been need for this palliative measure.

Weldone Mr governor. For ur mind u don do something. Na wa for african type of politicians. That was how one commissioned toilet and bridge. Come dey call us children.

Here I was thinking Elon Musk was coming to invest or worst still solar driven marwa. .not bad Sha at all at all na in bad pass.Who dash this oga my nickname Gburugburu...Anyway nairaland has kukuma taking his project worldwide.