He spoke in his office at Ibadan, the state capital, on the proposed Southwest Mega Solar Energy Exhibition, in conjunction with Foresight Corporate Consult .
The commissioner said the two-day exhibition, will assist Nigerians achieve success in using electricity, which is critical to industry, economic, and domestic activities.Ojo said: “The availability and use of solar energy products, have served as succour to Nigerians, considering challenges associated with supply of electricity in the country.
He added: “There is also the issue of environmental pollution, caused by generators needed to get electricity, but creates unavoidable noise and air contamination. However, the use of solar energy is contributing to reducing such problems. No doubt, adopting solar would amount to cost-saving, on fuel needed for powering generators.
In addition, it creates an advantage for the country, looking at the prospects of revenues to the Nigerian government and the employment opportunities that such companies will provide for Nigerians, which otherwise would go to the other countries, if the companies are forced to relocate”
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