Solar Lights for Safe Nighttime Deliveries

Dear donors,

We sincerely thank you for the support received toward the “Solar Lights for Safe Nighttime Deliveries” project. Previously, we reported that we had written to the Ministry of Health requesting a letter of recommendation, which is yet to be issued. Once this approval is given, we will be able to roll out the first phase of the project with government backing, ensuring smooth implementation and wider recognition.

Many rural health centers have no reliable lighting for night deliveries. Midwives often rely on candles, torches, or kerosene lamps, which are unsafe and can lead to mistakes during labor, putting mothers and newborns at risk. Lack of proper illumination also sometimes forces staff to delay urgent care until morning, increasing the likelihood of complications.

This project will provide 50 solar-powered light kits to rural birth centers and health posts. These kits offer strong, safe lighting without fuel or wiring, and can be charged during the day for use at night. Midwives will use the lights for deliveries, emergencies, and routine care, helping them work more effectively and safely.

With steady lighting, midwives will be more confident, mothers and babies will receive safer care, and local communities will develop greater trust in health facilities. Once the Ministry’s letter is issued, the first phase will commence immediately, bringing immediate benefits to health workers and the women they serve.

Your support ensures that this project can begin quickly once official approval is granted, saving lives and improving maternal and newborn care in remote areas.

Respectfully,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader

Dear Donors,

We sincerely thank you for the donation recieved. Although the project is yet to start, we have already made all the necessary arrangements. A letter of recommendation has been written to the Federal Ministry of Health through the Honourable Minister, and once this approval is received, the project will be carried out without delay.

This step is very important for smooth implementation. When we previously attempted to carry out a school project, the school authority requested an authorization letter from the education board. To avoid such issues here, we are following due process with the Ministry of Health. This will ensure that the project runs without disruption and reaches the mothers who need it most.

Your donations will make it possible to provide solar lights that will allow safe nighttime deliveries in underserved areas. Without proper lighting, midwives and health workers face serious challenges in attending to pregnant women at night, and mothers risk complications during delivery. With solar lights, both mothers and babies will have a safer experience.

We thank you once again, dear donors. You have done well by believing in this project and giving towards it. Our next report will come with photos and detailed updates once implementation begins.

Warm regards,
Kadiri, Ugbede-Ojo Dominic
Project Leader