Human rights crusader, Ayo Opadokun, yesterday described electricity as key to resuscitation of the manufacturing sector.
He spoke in Lagos at the unveiling of Beamlight solar power generator produced by a Chinese company.
The 2KVA and 5KVA generators were unveiled to the Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT), of which Opadokun is patron, at National Stadium, Surulere.
Official of Renewable Energy Limited, Timothy Ajayi, explained the solar generator does not constitute a stress on pre-paid meters, adding it has flexible battery.
The artisants said they would start discussions with Wema Bank on how to obtain credit facilities to buy the generators in aid of productivity.
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Opadokun said: ”I facilitated the unveiling. As patron of the association in Lagos, I am concerned about their plight. They do more than ordinary to power their tools. There is negative impact of fossil fuel on ozone layer.
“China contributes to over 55 per cent of alternative sources of energy. One of its companies proposed to me what I could do. Their alternative can power schools, hospitals, industries and households.
“The solar generator can be used by vulcanisers, tailors, barbers and other artisans. It can relieve them of high cost of fuel and diesel…”
Opadokun noted payment for the generators cannot be a burden, adding instalment payments are allowed.
He stresed: ”The advantage of the solar generator is the battery can last between eight and 10 years. It is portable and can be moved.”
Ajayi said their maintenance is easy and they have safety components.