LASU TAKES MAJOR STRIDE IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AS TETFUND HANDS OVER 10MW MINI SOLAR GRID PROJECT
Lagos State University (LASU) has taken a significant step towards achieving sustainable and reliable power supply as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) officially handed over the 10MW Mini Solar Grid Project to the University on Friday, 2nd October 2026.
The official handover ceremony, held at the project site between the Lagos State University International School (LASUIS) and the Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS), Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos, was witnessed by the University Management Team, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, alongside representatives of TETFund, Ammah Contractors Limited and other stakeholders.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor described the project as a strategic investment in academic excellence, research, innovation, digital transformation, staff productivity and an improved student experience. She highlighted its potential to serve as a living laboratory for renewable energy research, interdisciplinary innovation, technical training, internships and industry partnerships, particularly in solar technology, energy storage, smart-grid management, artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability within LASU.
Professor BADEJO expressed profound appreciation to TETFund and assured all stakeholders of the University's full cooperation, as well as its commitment to quality, safety, sustainability and adherence to approved specifications and timelines. She expressed optimism that the project would become a lasting symbol of innovation and sustainable development.
Earlier, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics and Director, Special Interventions, Professor Oseni AFISI, FSPSP, M.CloD, described the project as a significant milestone, acknowledging the assessments and consultations undertaken by TETFund, project consultants and Ammah Contractors Limited. He commended the Directorate of Works and Physical Planning, particularly the Electrical Unit and the Master Plan team, for identifying suitable sites and addressing technical requirements. He emphasised the importance of reliable electricity to teaching, learning, research and institutional productivity, while appreciating TETFund for its continued support.
Representing the Executive Secretary of TETFund, the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Arch. Babatunde OLAJIDE, explained that the project forms part of TETFund's strategic intervention to address power-supply challenges in Nigerian tertiary institutions. He noted that LASU was selected under Lot 6 of the 2025 intervention cycle to provide reliable electricity to critical facilities, including administrative offices, ICT centres, laboratories, libraries and health facilities. The project is expected to reduce dependence on the national grid and diesel generators, lower operational costs and contribute to a more sustainable energy profile for the University.
Arch. OLAJIDE further disclosed that the project would feature solar photovoltaic panels, battery energy storage, power-conversion systems, distribution and protection infrastructure, as well as monitoring and energy-management systems. He urged strict compliance with approved designs, specifications and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), reaffirming TETFund's commitment to the successful delivery of the project.
Representing the Managing Director of Ammah Contractors Limited, the Director, Renewable Energy, Engr. Muhammad ABDULLAHI, appreciated TETFund for entrusting the company with the project and commended the University Management for its cooperation. He assured the University that the project, designed to meet LASU's present and future energy needs, would be delivered within the stipulated 12-month period, in accordance with quality, safety, reliability and durability standards. He also pledged to train the University's technical personnel in the operation and maintenance of the solar photovoltaic and battery energy-storage systems to ensure long-term sustainability.
The formal handover saw the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, hand over the project site to the TETFund representative, who subsequently transferred it to Ammah Contractors Limited for execution, marking the commencement of the project.
The Registrar, Mr Emmanuel FANU, who was represented by the Senior Deputy Registrar, Academic Staff Establishment (ASE), Mr Abdulhamed LAWAL, delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating TETFund, the University Management and all stakeholders for their contributions and reaffirming LASU's commitment to the successful implementation of the project.
The 10MW Mini Solar Grid Project is expected to complement existing power sources, enhance operational efficiency and contribute to a more reliable and sustainable energy system that supports teaching, learning, research and other essential activities across the University.
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