Kwara installs solar power in 13 public hospitals

The Kwara State Government has installed solar energy systems in 13 public hospitals as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the state.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board and obtained in Ilorin, the state capital.

According to the board, the initiative forms part of the government’s strategy to promote sustainable and climate-friendly healthcare systems while strengthening electricity supply in public health facilities.

The statement noted that several hospitals have now joined other institutions already benefiting from renewable energy installations through solar inverter systems.

Under the programme, six major hospitals received 30 KVA solar inverter systems to improve their power capacity and support service delivery.

The facilities 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.

In addition, seven other health facilities were equipped with 10 KVA solar inverter systems to strengthen electricity supply for routine and emergency medical services.

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 board said the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure reflects the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to strengthening healthcare services and promoting environmentally sustainable initiatives across the state.

Executive Secretary of the board, Abdulraheem Malik, said the administration remains focused on improving hospital infrastructure and access to quality medical care.

“The management of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board remains committed to laying a long-term foundation for a stronger healthcare system in the state through strategic planning, effective coordination and continuous efforts to improve the operational efficiency of government hospitals,” Malik said.

He added that the adoption of renewable energy solutions would help build a more resilient healthcare system while reducing dependence on fuel-powered generators and unstable electricity supply.

According to the board, the solar installations are expected to stabilise electricity supply and ensure uninterrupted power for critical hospital units such as laboratories, maternity wards, cold-chain storage and emergency departments, thereby improving the overall quality of healthcare services in the state.