The Federal Government’s proposed N300 billion special energy intervention, aimed at delivering stable electricity to federal universities and tertiary hospitals, has stalled following the non-release of funds allocated in the 2025 budget.
The project, captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act, was designed to address persistent power challenges in critical public institutions, particularly teaching hospitals and federal universities that rely heavily on alternative energy sources to sustain operations. Despite the significant allocation, implementation has yet to commence.
Confirming the development, Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Power, told journalists that no funds have been released to kick-start the initiative. “Zero funding has been released for the 2025 budget for the project, so there has been no progress on the project,” Tunji said, highlighting the funding gap that has effectively halted progress.
The delay has raised fresh concerns about the impact of unreliable electricity supply on healthcare delivery and academic activities nationwide, as affected institutions continue to grapple with blackouts and rising energy costs.