Foundation funds solar, water projects in 29 states

Over 132 projects across 29 states, including renewable energy, have been implemented by the Bet9ja Foundation, the organisation has said. The organisation, in its 2024 Impact Report, said it recorded outstanding achievement since its establishment in 2023, spending about N500 million across states.

Bet9ja, which is devoted to addressing critical challenges in Nigeria through healthcare, community infrastructure, education, sport and youth development, said in a release that it is committed to enhancing lives and supporting the Nigerian government.

The company noted that it has in the last one year successfully initiated and executed over 132 projects across 29 states in Nigeria. With investments worth over N500 million, it noted that the foundation has made incredible progress through various impactful projects, that has equipped the youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills, enhanced athletic skills for international competitions, bridged medical gaps by donating equipment, medical treatment.

Given the nation electricity challenges, the foundation noted that it has implemented installation of solar panel streetlights across the states. The organisation noted further that it has implemented provision of pipe-borne water in rural areas, adding that some of the project include the Graduate Employability and Enterprise Summit, Love on the Streets, Fitness Festival, Market Outreach, Young Executive Programme and the Nigerian Para Power LifterWorld Cup.