Minister Joseph Tegbe is calling for sustainable funding models and private sector investment to electrify more than 35,000 healthcare facilities across Nigeria [1].
Reliable electricity is critical for the storage of vaccines, the operation of life-saving equipment, and the overall quality of patient care. Without a stable power grid, many rural and urban clinics struggle to maintain basic medical standards, directly impacting mortality and morbidity rates.
The initiative, which included a launch event in Lagos, focuses on creating an affordable and sustainable energy infrastructure [4]. By partnering with private investors, the government aims to reduce the dependency on failing grids and expensive, polluting diesel generators.
"Together, we can build a future where every healthcare facility in Nigeria has access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy," Tegbe said [2].
The push for electrification is part of a broader strategy to modernize the country's medical infrastructure. The government has set a specific target to provide uninterrupted power supply to 30% of tertiary health facilities by 2027 [5].
Tegbe said the focus remains on identifying funding models that do not rely solely on government budgets. This approach seeks to leverage private capital to scale the rollout of renewable energy solutions, such as solar power, across the 35,000+ targeted sites [1].
Officials said that the goal is to ensure that healthcare delivery is no longer hindered by energy poverty. The transition to sustainable power is expected to lower operational costs for clinics and improve the reliability of emergency services nationwide [1, 3].
“"Together, we can build a future where every healthcare facility in Nigeria has access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy."”
This move signals a strategic shift toward public-private partnerships to solve systemic infrastructure gaps in Nigeria. By targeting 30% of tertiary facilities by 2027, the government is prioritizing high-impact centers while attempting to create a scalable model for smaller clinics. Success depends on the ability to attract private investors to a sector that has historically struggled with consistent returns and operational stability.
