The federal university of agriculture, UAM, Makurdi, Benue state has joined two other universities in the country to be weaned off the national grid and is currently enjoying uninterrupted power supply.
This was made possible by the Energising Education Programme (EEP), designed to provide 37 universities with regular power supply.
The 8.25 megawatts solar hybrid power plant was inaugurated within the university premises in Makurdi the state capital.
The irregular power supply has been a major challenge, not just within the federal university of agriculture, UAM Makurdi, but across the entire state, hampering major researches and inhibiting other serious activities.
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It was therefore a huge relief when the solar hybrid electrification project, which translates to uninterrupted power supply came through for the institution of higher learning.
The chairman, state council of chiefs, Orchivirigh James Ayatse, demanded amongst others, its extension to the host communities.
The Tor-Tiv equally spoke on the prolonged issue of name change for the institution, yet to be effected.
The federal university of agriculture, Makurdi, established in 1988 has now been fully empowered to excel.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
