Firm Provides Solar Lights To Power Rural Healthcare Facilities Rivers, Imo

A Nigerian company, Entric Power System, has raised $1,680 through a GoFundMe campaign to provide solar power systems to three community health facilities in Rivers and Imo States.

The facilities, situated in Odagwa and Okehi in Rivers State and Ngor-Okpala in Imo State, received the solar systems as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility package aimed at enhancing clinical operations and pharmaceutical centers in the communities.

According to Abiye Geoffrey, Co-founder of Entric Power System, the initiative was born out of a concern for proper treatment of accident victims and pregnant women in rural areas.

“We basically use solar energy and other forms of renewable energy to increase access to power supply in rural communities,” he said.

Geoffrey explained that the company had set a target of $6,000 to reach out to more clinics and maternity centers in rural areas, but was able to raise $1,680, which was used to provide solar power systems to the three facilities.

He added that the solar power systems have already transformed medical care at the hospitals, with benefits including ease of treatment of patients, an 80% reduction in darkness, and a sharp cut in surgery time.

According to him, the donation is expected to ensure timely operations, prevent delays in treatment, and minimize downtime with guaranteed response times.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Geoffrey stressed that the company is committed to building long-term partnerships that would strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.

“As we move forward, Entric Power System promises to continue to forge partnerships that not only address immediate healthcare needs but also build a robust foundation for future medical advancements,” he said.

The beneficiaries of the solar power system have praised the donation, describing it as a model corporate intervention that aligns perfectly with the broader efforts to revamp critical infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of healthcare for people in rural communities.

Rose-kate Ubochi, a midwife at Onyinye Maternity, one of the beneficiary facilities, said the donation is commendable and underscores the intentionality behind driving impactful change.

“Quality healthcare comes at a cost, and with Entric Power Systems focus on health sector investment, partnerships like this from forward-thinking and private actors significantly strengthen the cause,” she said.

Celine Worgu, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in Ngor-Okpala, said the solar power system has already made a difference in her practice.

“Since the installation of the light last week Friday, I effortlessly delivered two babies that night,” she said. “The support has significantly strengthened local capacity for night time delivery and reduced reliance on after NEPA.”