JMG Limited, a leading provider of electro-mechanical solutions in Nigeria, has donated a 10-kilowatt solar power system to the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State.
The solar project, unveiled on Wednesday, is designed to provide round-the-clock electricity for the healthcare centre, ensuring uninterrupted medical services.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Group General Manager of JMG Limited, Rabi Jammal, said the donation was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at promoting healthcare development and advancing environmental sustainability.
“Healthcare reflects our belief that reliable power is a right, not a privilege, and it is essential to life and healthcare,” Jammal stated.
“This project reflects our commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. It renews our mission to light up lives and power communities.”
The Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Adetola Abubakar, praised the initiative, noting that it would significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare services to residents.
“What this donation translates to is that there shall be no more power outages during childbirth, especially during C-sections,” Abubakar said.
“The solar power system will guarantee smooth and efficient operation of medical equipment, ensuring better healthcare outcomes for our people.”
She further reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy and improving access to quality healthcare across the council.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, represented by Dr Sanuth Hassan, commended JMG for aligning with the state’s vision of a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Lagos. He also called on other private organisations to emulate JMG’s example by partnering with government in community development initiatives.
The Executive Director of JMG and President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, highlighted that the company’s intervention was driven by the recognition that a healthy society is key to productivity.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District II, Dr Dayo Olajide, described the project as a game changer for healthcare delivery in the area.
“For us as healthcare workers, this is a game changer, not just for the patients but also for the healthcare workers,” Olajide said.
The installation of the solar power system is expected to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, cut energy costs, and improve service reliability at the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre.
