The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to achieving 100% electricity access across Nigeria by 2030.
Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State at the agency’s office in Abuja, Aliyu emphasized the importance of collaboration between the REA and state governments in tackling Nigeria’s energy access challenges.
He highlighted that these engagements reflect the increasing commitment of state leaders to expanding electricity access and strengthening the REA’s partnership with subnational governments in pursuit of nationwide electrification.
In a statement on his X handle, Aliyu shared that discussions with the governors, along with Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs), focused on scaling up decentralized renewable energy solutions and implementing cost-effective, sustainable electrification projects in underserved areas.
“If we maintain this momentum, we will undoubtedly fulfill Mr. President’s vision of achieving 100% electricity access by 2030,” he stated.
Key outcomes of the meeting included the governors reaffirming their dedication to rural electrification and pledging to align state-level energy initiatives with REA’s strategic goals. This coordination aims to accelerate implementation and enhance service delivery.
Additionally, they committed to improving collaboration between the REA and their respective State Ministries of Power/Energy, creating a supportive policy environment for the smooth execution of electrification projects.
Aliyu also underscored the need to empower local communities by increasing public awareness of renewable energy solutions and encouraging local participation in project implementation. He pointed to the success of the Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS) as an example of this approach in action.
“These engagements reaffirm the REA’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s energy transformation, ensuring that state-level initiatives complement federal policies to drive sustainable, community-led electrification efforts,” he concluded.
“With the de-monopolization of Nigeria’s electricity market, we are witnessing an era of competitive, subnational-led innovations that will fast-track private-sector investments and energy expansion,” he stated.
REA Managing Director stressed that by deepening collaboration between the REA, state governments, and private sector stakeholders, energy access gaps were not just being closed, but a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future for all Nigerians was being built.
“Together, we will deliver universal electricity access and unlock socio-economic opportunities for millions,” he added.
