By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Sesi Whingan and Solar Equipment |
BADAGRY, LAGOS STATE — In a major step toward ending the persistent "blackouts" in the coastal city of Badagry, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan has launched a transformative renewable energy initiative. The Member of the House of Representatives for the Badagry Federal Constituency distributed 100 high-capacity solar inverter kits to residents on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The project, executed in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), seeks to provide a sustainable "plan B" for families and small business owners who have long struggled with the erratic power supply from the national grid.
The distribution exercise, held at Hon. Whingan's constituency office in Ibereko, targeted a diverse group of beneficiaries across the three local council areas: Badagry Local Government, Olorunda LCDA, and Badagry West LCDA. This wide reach ensures that rural and peri-urban communities alike benefit from the green energy transition.
Each beneficiary received a robust 1.2KW lithium battery-powered inverter system complete with high-efficiency solar panels. Unlike traditional systems, these units are designed for maximum flexibility they can be recharged via sunlight, the public power grid, or even small generators, ensuring households stay powered regardless of the weather or grid status.
Hon. Whingan, represented at the event by Chief Sedegla Pot-Balogun, emphasized that the project is not just about "lighting up homes" but about economic survival.
"Access to stable electricity is the backbone of modern life," Chief Pot-Balogun stated. "Whether it is a student trying to study at night or a tailor needing to meet a deadline, this intervention directly targets the productivity and well-being of our people."
Officials from the REA, led by Mr. Tanimowo Segun, supervised the technical handover, ensuring that each recipient understood how to maintain the lithium-based systems for long-term use.
For many residents of Badagry, the timing of this solar rollout is critical. With the rising cost of fuel for traditional generators and the continued unreliability of the grid, solar energy offers a "zero-cost" alternative once installed.
Beneficiaries at the ceremony expressed immense gratitude, describing the kits as a "life-changing" gift. Many noted that the 1.2KW capacity is sufficient to power essential appliances like LED bulbs, fans, laptops, and charging stations, which are vital for daily household operations and micro-enterprises.