Nigeria’s quest for universal electricity access is gaining renewed urgency, and at the heart of this drive is the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), now leveraging smart technology, local partnerships, and innovative funding to close the power gap. In a candid interview, REA’s Managing Director Abba Aliyu shares how the agency is transforming rural energy delivery, from powering federal universities to installing mini-grids in remote communities, while navigating funding shortfalls, security risks, and policy shifts.
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Nigeria’s quest for universal electricity access is gaining renewed urgency, and at the heart of this drive is the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), now leveraging smart technology, local partnerships, and innovative funding to close the power gap. In a candid interview, REA’s Managing Director Abba Aliyu shares how the agency is transforming rural energy delivery, from powering federal universities to installing mini-grids in remote communities, while navigating funding shortfalls, security risks, and policy shifts.
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