From Audu Joe, Lokoja
The people of Kogi state have been told to avail themselves of the opportunity offered by the Mobile Pouch Limited in the Provision of Solar System services for citizens to power their homes with ease.
The Managing Director, Mobile Pouch Limited, Mr Attai Ohiemi who gave the hint while speaking with news men in Lokoja on Tuesday, said that Solar Energy is an alternative means of power source following the epileptic electricity supply currently being experienced in Nigeria.
He particularly called on the civil servants and pensioners in Kogi state to utilise the opportunity to power their homes with less cost as a result of their meagre income.
Ohiemi said his company in collaboration with Albarka Multipurpose Cooperative is offering civil servants and retirees the privilege of accessing Sun King Solar Home System to illuminate their homes and as well charge their mobile phones, mp3 players and radio.
His words ” we in collaboration with Albarka Multipurpose Cooperative Thrift & Credit Union Limited is introducing operation Light Up Kogi State.
” It is a programe that will avail Civil servants and Pensioners the privilege to access products from Sun King Solar Home System at an affordable price.
“No body deserves to stay in the dark and with the high cost of fuel, I think it is wise to key into it.
“Several nations of the world depends on solar power. Dubai for instance, has the biggest solar system in the world. We have good sunlight, so nothing should stop us from looking into the area.”
According to him, the products which ranges from one bulb to three bulbs can be purchased on intallmental bases with price as low as N2,700 per month and to be serviced for four months.