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GOOD NEWS: Tinubu Unveils Africa’s First-Ever Barefoot Renewable Energy College in Kogi—A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Clean Energy Future❤️🇳🇬 Nigeria has taken a major leap in renewable energy development with the commissioning of Africa’s first Barefoot Renewable Energy College (BARECKS) at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State. The landmark institution, established by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), is the first purpose-built college on the continent dedicated to practical renewable energy education, research, innovation, and workforce development. Inspired by India’s globally acclaimed Barefoot College model, BARECKS is designed to equip Nigerians with hands-on renewable energy skills regardless of their educational background. The facility was officially commissioned on Tuesday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a ceremony attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, industry leaders, development partners, and academics. Among the dignitaries present were Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), Minister of Steel Development Dr. Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, former Governor Yahaya Bello, former Attorney General Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), CUSTECH Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, members of the APC National Working Committee, and senior officials of the Energy Commission of Nigeria. Speaking during the event, President Tinubu’s representative described BARECKS as a landmark achievement that places Nigeria and Africa on the global renewable energy map. Several speakers also praised the leadership of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, commending the Commission’s progress over the past two years. Addressing guests, Dr. Abdullahi described the college as a transformative national asset that will drive research, innovation, technology development, skills acquisition, and job creation, while positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s clean energy transition. He disclosed that the institution boasts world-class facilities, including renewable energy laboratories, photovoltaic and solar thermal workshops, battery storage and power electronics laboratories, mini-grid simulation platforms, wind and bioenergy training centres, electric vehicle charging modules, and energy efficiency laboratories. Dr. Abdullahi added that the commissioning of BARECKS, alongside the Green Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Pilot Plant, underscores the Energy Commission of Nigeria’s commitment to building world-class institutions that will accelerate renewable energy innovation, strengthen human capital, and support sustainable economic growth. The launch of BARECKS is expected to play a pivotal role in developing the skilled workforce needed to power Nigeria’s transition to clean energy, while reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a continental hub for renewable energy research, innovation, and technology.