UNILORIN’s renewable energy centre to solve power problems

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved the establishment of a Centre for Renewable Energy at the institution to help solve Nigeria's nagging power problems.

Student Pulse gathered that the university is establishing the Unilorin Renewable Energy Centre (UREC) to provide alternative energy sources and develop renewable energy technologies.

According to Deputy Director Information of the institution, Kunle Akogun, the decision to establish the centre was taken at the University Senate’s 247th meeting.

"When established, the Unilorin Renewable Energy Centre (UREC) will conduct research and training that will enhance the development and application of renewable energy resources as important component of alternative energy sources that is desired for realizing a stable and reliable energy sector in the country,” Akogun said.

UNILORIN's Business Committee of Senate (BCOS) had after considering the report of a three-man Committee recommended the UREC project to the Senate.

Prof. C. O. Akoshile, of the Department of Physics, led the three-man Committee.

“The Centre shall be charged with the responsibility of organizing and conducting research and development in renewable energy resources management and technologies,” he said.

Dr. T. B. Ajibola of the Department of Physics and Dr. A. O. Olaoye of the Department of Biosystem and Food Engineering were also on the committee.