The Official Twitter Account of the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria | Powering Nigeria, One Community at a Time Using Renewable Energy/Offgrid Solutions
REA x NASENI
"This Memorandum of Understanding signifies not only a partnership but a pact to empower lives through the transformative power of clean and accessible energy. At the REA, we are inspired by the prospect of leveraging the strengths of both organizations. Together,
📢
#DidYouKnow
? In the last 72 hours, the REA has commissioned a total additional mini-grid capacity of 240kWp across 3 previously unserved communities across Nigeria in line with the Agency's accelerated approach to powering Nigeria, one community at a time.
These mini-grid
🔌+ 🏫
#EnergizingEducation
Take a tour of the largest EEP II solar hybrid power plant, the 12MW infrastructure designed to power University of Maiduguri + the University Teaching Hospital under the Energizing Education Programme Phase II.
Learn more
Join us
@TheREANigeria
to build up better and stronger.
What you need to do?
1. Follow
@TheREANigeria
.
2. Retweet this tweet.
3. Continue to engage with us as we mainstream vital engagements on REA's activities and the state-of-play of the nation's off-grid sector.
📢The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated funds to the REA under the 2024 Appropriation Act to carry out electrification projects.
Click here to access full list of projects on PDF.
📍University of Maiduguri, Borno State
Do you know how impactful the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II will be upon completion of all solar hybrid power plants designed for 8 Federal universities and 2 university teaching hospitals?
Learn more
#DidYouKnow
? The REA has officially handed over all 7 completed Energizing Education Programme (EEP) facilities to the management of beneficiary institutions for onward management and sustainability, after the completion of the contractual 1-year Operations and Maintenance.
POWERING LIVES, 48Hours in ADAMAWA:
Traveling over 400kMs by road, traversing off-grid communities across Adamawa state where different REA projects are situated, the REA team, led by the MD/CEO, Engr.
@modisalihijo
and Dr.
@Sohiare
went on a 2-day assessment tour this weekend.
#TheNEPImpact
- The 1st solar hybrid mini-grid project delivered in Ekiti State, powering Bolorunduro community, Igbaraodo through REA's Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). This 43.7kWp project was delivered using the
@WorldBank
Performance-Based Grant (PBG) of the NEP by
#MenatWork
- Across the country, the
@NigeriaGov
continues to expand the deployment of offgrid solutions for socio-economic development amongsts the unserved and underserved, through the REA. As an implementing Agency, the REA works with private sector developers to ensure...
REA Deepens EEP Phase 2 Implementation, Sign Contract with 5 Renewable Energy Companies:
Today, the Agency moved deeper into implementation of the 2nd Phase of
@NigeriaGov
's Energizing Education Programme, with funding from
@WorldBank
under the Nigeria Electrification Project.
#DidYouKnow
? About 1, 392 Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps are currently being deployed to smallholder farmers and irrigation farms across the 6 geopolitical zones of the nation. As part of the
@NigeriaGov
's solution-driven and people-centered interventions, these solutions are....
True national development is felt as citizens are empowered with the right infrastructure to reach their true potentials, irrespective of who they are, where they live or what they do. As mandated by the
@NigeriaGov
, we have continued to implement the nation's off-grid....
Powering the Agriculture Value Chain:
Achieving food security, socio-economic development, and poverty alleviation becomes more difficult without sustainable energy access and a market repositioned to leverage clean energy solutions for transformative change.
"The
@UNDP
is delighted with the launch of the Africa Minigrids Program national project in Nigeria with the Rural Electrification Agency as the project’s implementing partner. Access to reliable, sustainable, affordable energy is a catalyst to socio-economic development...
Countdown to the REA x
@NASENIHQ
Collaboration at
#COP28UAE
.
Today, Sunday 3rd of December, at 4PM (UAE Time) and 1PM (NG Time), the Rural Electrification Agency and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding,
📍Ganye General Hospital - The Chief Medical Director, Dr. Jacob explains how the Hospital has gone from N100,000 diesel Budget to 0 Naira since the activation of the "COVID-19 and BEYOND" Project at the Hospital.
This weekend, the REA team, led by Engr.
@modisalihijo
, the Agency's MD/CEO and Engr.
@BarkaSajou
, the Executive Director, Technical Services visited the District Heads of Gurin and Mayo Ine communities, both in Furore LGA of Adamawa State.
The REA team equally visited the
The
@NigeriaGov
's Rural Electrification Fund (REF) is a key funding mechanism in the nation's off-grid sector. Through the 1st Call of the Fund, the Agency successfully deployed 12 solar hybrids and over 19,000 SHS.
Today in Abuja, the REA convened the 3rd Stakeholders Forum of the Energizing Education Programme EEP) Phase II, themed "Advancing Institutional Collaborations Towards Building Sustainable Green Projects".
📢 REA Executive Management Visits Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Discuss Sustained Partnership with State Governments for Sustainable Energy Access Scale-up.
#PoweringNigeria
through the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) - Niger State Spotlight:
The
@NigeriaGov
has continued to optimize the strategic objectives of the
@WorldBank
-
@AfDB_Group
-funded NEP to close the energy gap across the nation, one community at a time.
Buzzing:
#EEP2Activated
- Today, H.E Pres.
@MBuhari
, ably represented by the Minister of Defence, Major Gen. Magashi (rtd) flagged off the Phase2 of the
#EnergizingEducationProgramme
with the official groundbreaking ceremony of a 2.5MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant at NDA, Kaduna.
The Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Government and the Economic Community of West African States Visits REA, Layout Opportunities for Improved Energy Access in Nigeria:
As the REA deepens strategic partnerships with national and global stakeholders while drawing
The
@NigeriaGov
's off-grid electrification efforts are solution-driven, informed by the energy needs and socioeconomic activities of beneficiaries, nationwide. Through the Federal Ministry of Power, part of this plan includes the Medium Term National Development Plan (MTNDP).
#DidYouKnow
? US-based Developer,
@HuskPowerSystem
will soon commission six new solar mini-grids in Nigeria, increasing the number of new renewable energy connections. Like other Developers, Husk continues to leverage the Nigeria Electrification Project - Performance-Based Grant.
#Buzzing
: REA Signs MoU with
@Oando_PLC
Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) to Boost Renewable Energy Access Across Nigeria -
On June 13th, 2023 the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) at the corporate
The Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS) is an initiative of the REA that is aimed at mobilizing benefiting communities to achieve sustainability of electrification projects.
Hundreds of REUCS have so far been activated across the nation - .
As part of the Agency's hands-on approach to project assessment and implementation, Engr.
@modisalihijo
, earlier today visited and inspected the popular Sir Yahya Memorial Hospital and Kebbi Medical Center where the
@NigeriaGov
, through the REA has deployed 50KWp...
#TheREAatCOP27
- Honourable Ministers of State, Power
@AgbaGoddy
, Minister of Environment,
@MohdHAbdullahi
, REA Executive Directors and other key stakeholders in Africa's off-grid sector attend REA Side Event at
#COP27
.
1,439,623 SHS connections, still counting.
The Solar Home Systems (SHS) connections component of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) remains one of the fastest-growing components being implemented by the REA.
The objective of the "Standalone Solar Home Systems for
Petti, Kilankwa II and Kaida Join list of Sustainably-powered Communities: In line with the objectives of
@NigeriaGov
on off-grid electrification, the REA, on Friday, 13th of January 2023 visited and assessed 3 communities within FCT now energized through solar hybrid mini-grids.
700+ Nigerians connected to sustainabile energy through solar hybrid mini-grid in Danchitagi Village Niger State as REA MD,
@modisalihijo
assess project quality and impact -
Read below for more details .
🌿⚡️A renewable energy-powered greenhouse in Kare, Kebbi State, one of REA's beneficiary communities powered through a 90kWp mini-grid. Sustainable energy access is breeding opportunities and possibilities nationwide, through the productive use of energy.
(c) -
@nayotroptech
.
#TheREAImpact
-
#PoweringNigeria
,
#AstoryAdayNG
:
The "Joint Hospital" is a popular hospital located in Ozubulu community, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State. Prior to
@NigeriaGov
intervention through REA's 7.5KW solar mini-grid, the hospital was underserved.
#EnergizingUDUS
: Today, the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS) was officially plugged onto a 2.0MW solar hybrid power plant under the
@NigeriaGov
's Energizing Education Programme (EEP), being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
World Bank President Visits Nigeria To Support Energy Access And Economic Development:
@modisalihijo
, Managing Director and CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, disclosed joining Banga, Ogunbiyi, and other stakeholders on a visit to Petti Village in Abuja, on Saturday.
Thanks a lot for the commendation, Mr. Akin Akinwale (
@mrlurvy
). This is appreciated. We do hope you find time out of your busy schedule to read through our last (3-year) impact report with more key highlights of the Agency's impact. You can click here to
By focusing on MSMEs, the
@TheREANigeria
is supporting the growth and development of local businesses, which are vital for economic progress.
Again, this is commendable 👏👏
On the 26th of July, 2022 the Nigerian Institute of Security & Strategic Studies, led by the Chairman, Governing Board of the Institute, Maj. Gen Garba Audu (rtd.) visited
#REAHQ
where they presented an Award of Excellence to Engr.
@modisalihijo
, MD/CEO of REA, a Fellow of ISSS.
📍100kWp in Belel community, Adamawa State:
Engr.
@modisalihijo
on sustainability, the relevance of PPPs and the impact of
@NigeriaGov
's Rural Electrification Fund (REF) being implemented by REA.
51 additional solar mini-grids will be on ground upon completion of REF Call 2.
The REA
#ProjectSpotlight
for this week is the 90Kwp Solar Hybrid mini-grid Powering Adafila Community, Ori Ire Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State.
🛖 Adafila is a community previously unserved, with no access to electricity for 45 years.
🔌The community has now been
#DidYouKnow
? With support from the
@WorldBank
, the 2nd Phase of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) is underway, with more universities scheduled to be sustainably energized upon completion of this phase.
Learn more here .
Rural electrification is much more than keeping the lights on. It's more about socioeconomic inclusion; providing access to reliable energy for rural dwellers irrespective of where they live and what they do while catalyzing opportunities and possibilities for productive use.
Now Live!
We’re excited to announce the Energizing Agriculture Programme (EAP website is now LIVE! 🌐🥳
The 3-year project aims to revolutionize how rural communities use electricity in agriculture and improve lives by pairing
#EnergyAccess
with the tools to use it.
Engr.
@modisalihijo
and Dr.
@airune
share thoughts on the recent REA-
@Oando_PLC
Clean Energy Limited Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) targeted at boosting renewable energy development in Nigeria.
Learn more here - .
#TheREAImpact
-
#PoweringNigeria
,
#AstoryAdayNG
:
Goton Sarki is a community located in Paikoro LGA of Niger State. This offgrid community joined the list of communities being electrified by the
@NigeriaGov
through the REA. Goton Sarki is being powered by a 40kWp Mini Grid.
INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION FOR THE AFRICA MINIGRIDS PROGRAM (AMP) GRANT FOR PILOT MINI-GRIDS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAINS THROUGH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) MODEL:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) invites reputable and interested
#PartnersinPower
:
This week, Engr.
@modisalihijo
received the team from Agence Française de Developpment (
@AFD_en
) at the
#REAHQ
. The team was led by Xavier Muron, Country Director, AFD; Mahamadou Diarra, Deputy Director, AFD and Zainab Datti, Energy Portfolio Manager, AFD.
...We must continue to empower the local villages with local facilities to change the lives of local people -
Mr. Ajay Banga,
@WorldBank
President speaking in Petti Village, FCT on the impact of the decentralized electrification model of the Nigeria Electrification Project
As the REA continues to carryout the official site handover, flagging off the project commencement of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II, earlier today the Executive Director, Technical Services at the REA, Engr.
@BarkaSajou
initiated this process at the....
📢 REA Takes the Stage at COP28, Scheduled to Share Lessons on Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions for Inclusive Development in Nigeria:
Will you be at
#COP28
? Join us as we mainstream the conversation on impact of
#CleanEnergy
innovation and the future of sustainable energy
Sustaining the Energizing Education Programme (EEP):
On the 22nd of Dec, 2022, the REA officially handed over the 2MW captive hybrid solar power plant and workshop training center at Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka after contractual one-year tenure of operations and maintenance.
#PartnersinPower
- Leveraging strategic collaborations with key stakeholders globally, the REA continues to strengthen the off-grid sector through its mandate while deepening the impact of the
@NigeriaGov
's off-grid assets nationwide.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Africa Mini-Grid Developers Association (AMDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and accelerate mini-grid development in Nigeria. The MoU will focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and better
Where energy access problems exist, we collaborate to take on the challenge of finding sustainable solutions. The Energizing Agriculture Programme (EAP) is designed to boost GDP, accelerate renewable energy and unlock agricultural productivity in Nigeria. .
Beyond powering off-grid communities with decentralized energy technologies, the
@NigeriaGov
, through the REA continues to focus on the impact of sustainable energy on livelihood and socioeconomic development in off-grid communities across the country.
🌍Global Engagements for Local Impact⚡️
REA,
@NASENIHQ
, Shenzhen Lemi of China Take Stock on Implementation of
#COP28
MoU, Reaffirm Commitment towards Catalyzing Socioeconomic Impact in Nigeria through Clean Energy Technology Development.
One of the key gains at the Conference
From the REA, we say a big congratulations to
@TeemerhZ
, a great Alumni of the
#EnergizingEducationProgramme
Female STEM Internship.
We wish you a successful career ahead.
Happy Birthday to the MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, Engr.
@modisalihijo
, a hardworking, incisive, innovative change-maker and leader par excellence.
🏢From the Board, Management and entire Staff Members of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
#REAintheNews
:
The federal government has lauded the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its positive workforce reforms and its schemes to increase renewable energy access nationwide.
Read full story here via
@daily_trust
.
📍Toto Community, Nasarawa State
With the
#energyaccessstories
we continue to receive from homeowners, small businesses, and the community clinic, the 352kWp interconnected mini-grid in Toto has further shown the transformative power of collaborations.
A large percentage of the 80+ trained female EEP Interns certified after receiving quality hands-on training under the Phase 1 of the Energizing Education Programme have either activitated private renewable energy ventures or kicked off active careers in the sector.
On the 16th of August, 2024, His Excellency the Vice-President,
@officialSKSM
Charged the REA On More Access To Electricity For Nigerians:
5 Key Touch Points from this Critical Engagement:
📄 The REA's Executive Management team, led by the Agency's MD/CEO,
@abbaaliyu_
#DidYouKnow
? Close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle-income countries are served by healthcare facilities with unreliable electricity supply or with no electricity access at all, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
What part is the REA
The MD/CEO of REA,
@abbaaliyu_
, recently spoke with NTA, sharing insights on private sector participation in the nation's off-grid space, the REA's impact footprint and the Agency's readiness to deploy utility-scale renewable energy systems nationwide.
📽.
#DidYouKnow
? The REA has leveraged the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) Solar Home Systems component to connect over 1.2 million Nigerians and counting. Homes and MSMEs in unserved and underserved areas are benefitting from this component.
The REA, through its programmes and initiatives, continue to optimize renewable energy technologies in last mile communities to improve social inclusion and accelerate socio-economic development.
The efforts of the
@NigeriaGov
on improved energy access through the REA serves as
@Ogbeni__Skrtel
@toluogunlesi
Thanks
@Ogbeni__Skrtel
, the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) projects in FUNAI and BUK are also very dear to us! However, that phase (Phase 1) is designed to energize 9 universities in all. Phases 2 and 3, now underway, will energize additional 15 universities and 3...
Today, the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) confered a Fellowship on Engr. Ahmad Salihijo, FNSE, the MD/CEO of the REA.
Engr.
@modisalihijo
joins other distinguished men and women who continue to uphold the principles, values and practical impact of the engeenring ecosystem.
Did you miss this?👇
UPDATE:
Following the MoU Signing between
@NigeriaGov
and
@KIATKorea
in the month of June, 2022 a Nigerian delegation, including representatives from
@PlanningNG
, REA, KIAT kicked off a Capacity Building Program in South Korea, today.
As
@NigeriaGov
continues to equitably power off-grid communities across Nigeria, through the REA, the REA team, on a working visit assessed the impact of projects deployed, engaged community Heads and community members, assessed productive use and met with Developers on site.
#REAintheNEWS
:
Deepening the Impact of REA's Energizing Economies Initiative (EEI):
As part of it's continous efforts targeted at alleviating energy poverty, while mitigating the impact of the recent fuel subsidy removal, the Management of the REA, led by
@modisalihijo
, the
REA was at the ongoing presentation of the PMB Administration Scorecard Series (2015 - 2023). The
@HMPowerNG
, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu and the Honourable Minister of State, Power
@AgbaGoddy
officially presented the sector's milestones, achievements and ongoing projects today.
On the 4th of Nov, 2022, Engr.
@modisalihijo
, MD/CEO of the REA was conferred with an Award of Recognition from the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (
@ncfrmi_ng
) at the Aso Villa, Abuja.
On the 29th of August, 2022, the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Balarabe, the Honourable Minister of State, Power
@AgbaGoddy
, the MD/CEO of REA, Engr.
@modisalihijo
and other key stakeholders and professionals in the academia, the Armed Forces, and the energy...
Did you miss this? In this interview with Emmanuel Addeh,
@THISDAYLIVE
, REA MD/CEO,
@modisalihijo
unpacked the multi-dimensional effects of sustainable energy access, the role of REA and ways rural electrification is unlocking agricultural
#TheREAImpact
-
#PoweringNigeria
,
#AstoryAdayNG
:
A few months ago, the 68th U.S Secretary of State and the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry was taken on a tour by Engr.
@modisalihijo
through the 1MW interconnected mini-grid at the popular Wuse Market, Abuja.
Engr.
@arkazaure
unpacks the economics and the science of off-grid electrification, the
@NigeriaGov
's Rural Electrification Fund (REA) and the
@WorldBank
-
@AfDB_Group
funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) being implemented by the REA.
Watch full📹 .
Powering Communities, Catalyzing Productive Use of Energy (PUE):
Armed with the understanding of the nation's energy access gap and the need for rural electrification for productive use and development,
@NigeriaGov
continues to deploy off-grid energy solutions through REA.
#DidYouKnow
? Across the country, treatment/isolation centers and primary healthcare centers are being energized through the
@NigeriaGov
's "COVID-19 and Beyond" Programme. This Programme is being implemented by the REA under the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP).
"...Beyond keeping the lights on, we are deploying off-grid solutions to catalyse productive use and strengthen social and economic systems in off-grid communities. Adopting a programmatic approach in the delivery of
@NigeriaGov
Capital Projects is one of such deliberate
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH:
📢Toto Community, Nasarawa State Now Sustainably Powered as Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu Unveils the 352.24KwP Interconnected Hybrid Solar Mini-Grid delivered through the
@WorldBank
-funded Performance-Based
Earlier today, the VC of
@NileUniversity
hosted
@topnigel
,
@hlcchampions
and Engr.
@modisalihijo
of REA. The duo shared vital insights on the role of young people in the climate change conversation and the need for young innovators to deliberately nurture ideas targeted at
#NEP101
#DidYouKnow
? Under
@NigeriaGov
's Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) alone, with funding from the
@WorldBank
and the
@AfDB_Group
, over 65 mini-grids have been completed across the 6 zones of the nation.
How do we do it? Watch full video here .
#DidYouKnow
? Under the
@NigeriaGov
COVID-19 palliatives being implemented by some key Agencies, the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) "COVID-19 and Beyond" sub-component being implemented by the REA has energized 14 healthcare facilities
👷♂️
@HH_Synergy
.
#TheREAImpact
-
#PoweringNigeria
,
#AstoryADayNG
:
Adebayo community is located in Ovia South LGA, Edo State. This previously unelectrified community has been plugged unto a 100kWp solar hybrid mini-grid, sufficiently powering homes, businesses and schools within the community.
#REAintheNews
: The
@HMPowerNG
, Engr. Abubakar D.Aliyu, last week, inspected Kumbotso Transmission Substation, Rimin Zakara Transmission Substation and also took a tour with Engr.
@modisalihijo
, the MD/CEO of REA at the 1 megawatt Peak Interconnected Solar Mini-Grid in Zawachiki.