By Sunday Ani
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Darway Coast, an indigenous renewable energy company, Henry Ureh, has said the completed Ibaragun mini-grid project would deliver reliable, clean energy to thousands of residents in the area. He said the company has demonstrated its expertise and dedication to improving energy access in Nigeria’s underserved regions.
He made the promise during a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the Ibaragun mini-grid project in Ogun State.
Darway Coast, in partnership with All On and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), recently launched the Ibaragun mini-grid project, which would provide energy access for the rural community in Ogun State.
According to Ureh, the project, financed by All On through its Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technology (DART) programme, brings a 500KW solar-powered mini-grid to the Ibaragun community, providing consistent and eco-friendly electricity to thousands of residents. “The mini-grid is engineered to deliver dependable electricity, while significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions, promoting environmental sustainability.
“The project exemplifies the transformative power of clean energy in boosting productivity and enhancing the quality of life for rural communities. By delivering cost-effective and reliable electricity, this project paves the way for economic development, providing vital support to local businesses, public institutions and ,” he said.
The CEO of All On, Caroline Eboumbou, emphasised the company’s commitment to “fuelling economic growth, enhancing livelihoods, and reducing the environmental impact of energy consumption.”
Manager, Utility Innovation at GEAPP, Fauzia Okediji, also highlighted the significance of the project, saying, “The Ibaragun mini-grid demonstrates that transformative impact is possible when collective ambition, capital and innovative technologies align. Our alliance approach boosts energy access and drives climate-aligned growth.”
He noted that through initiatives like the DART programme, they were scaling distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions and supporting developers in delivering impactful and community-led energy projects, thereby creating economic opportunities across Nigeria and the continent.