Humble Fellow Unveil AI-Powered Solar Project in Oyo Community

A social enterprise, Humble Fellow, has launched an AI-powered solar energy project to provide clean and reliable electricity for residents of Olorunda-Abaa, a peri-urban community in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The project, known as “Solar for Olorunda-Abaa Initiative,” aims to deliver renewable energy to over 500 homes, schools, and businesses while promoting economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Founded by James Akinleye, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and engineer who hails from Olorunda-Abaa, Humble Fellow is deploying an AI-enabled solar mini-grid that will power households, classrooms, and small businesses.

The project also includes a solar-powered ice-making and cold storage facility to support farmers, traders, and healthcare providers in preserving food and medicines.

Akinleye said the initiative goes beyond providing electricity. “This is about empowering the next generation. We are harnessing the sun not just to light homes, but to power futures.”

The system’s AI-driven monitoring and predictive maintenance features are designed to ensure peak performance and long-term efficiency.

In addition, the project includes a training and capacity-building programme to equip local youths and technicians with the skills to install and maintain solar systems—creating jobs and developing green-tech talent in the region.

Olorunda-Abaa, like many peri-urban communities in Nigeria, has long faced energy insecurity, with unreliable grid power affecting education, healthcare, and commerce.

The initiative is expected to reduce dependence on diesel generators, cut carbon emissions, and improve residents’ quality of life.

Humble Fellow said the project represents a replicable model for other communities across Oyo State and beyond, combining renewable infrastructure with digital tools such as AI monitoring, cloud analytics, and online training to drive sustainable development.

The firm noted that beyond lighting homes, the initiative will boost local agriculture, enhance healthcare delivery, and strengthen small businesses, ushering in “a new era of clean, inclusive growth” for Olorunda-Abaa.