NHIA COMMISSIONS RENEWABLE ENERGY TO EXPAND HEALTH INSURANCE ECOSYSTEM
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commissioned a 57.6kw solar power infrastructure to address the challenges of energy supply in meeting the needs of citizens covered by the health insurance scheme.
In a statement signed by the head of press, Mr Emmanuel Ononokpono on saturday in Abuja, The Director General of NHIA, Prof Mohammed Sambo highlighted the significance of uninterrupted electricity supply in the rapidly expanding health insurance ecosystem, noting that meeting the needs of insured Nigerians could not be achieved without reliable power supply.
He emphasised that the cost of providing electricity through diesel-powered plants is becoming intolerably high, adding that renewable and clean energy have become globally embraced standard.
”We are determined to harness the potentials of renewable energy, the project will be expanded beyond the present scope, and provision has been made for similar installations in the ongoing various office accommodation infrastructural embarked upon by the authority,” he said.
Also, the acting general manager, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) of the authority, Mr Joseph Amakurugbonwo listed the peculiarities of the project as renewable power generation and uninterrupted electricity supply.
He said that other peculiarities are green energy with zero noise and air pollution, zero power surges or fluctuations that could damage sensitive office equipment and control over electricity with resultant significant reduction in overhead costs.
He noted that excess power could be supplied to neighbouring communities and the national grid as might be allowed by relevant legislations.
He disclosed that the authority has developed high technology digital infrastructure nationwide as part of efforts to automate its services.
