MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), attended his first official event after confirmation as MD/ CEO of the Agency and had the privilege of participating in the Grant Award Ceremony of the Africa Mini-Grid Program (AMP)—a flagship REA initiative dedicated to expanding access to clean energy by enhancing the financial viability of mini-grids and promoting large-scale commercial investments in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.
The AMP, funded by the United Nations Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and The REANigeria, was designed as a complementary initiative to the Energizing Agriculture Programme (EAP). Through the EAP, and have successfully deployed interventions across multiple agricultural clusters in all six geopolitical zones, revolutionising farming methods and mitigating post-harvest losses.
As part of this initiative, grant subsidies are being provided to support the development of 23 mini-grids, ranging from 30 kWp to 200 kWp, across Nigeria. These mini-grids will power critical productive-use applications, including cold storage facilities, rice mills, electric two-wheelers, palm processing units, and solar-powered irrigation pumps, further driving economic growth and sustainability in rural communities.
This marks a significant milestone in the commitment to rural electrification, productive energy use, and economic empowerment. Mr Abba Aliyu said he looks forward to scaling up these efforts in collaboration with the agency partners to ensure sustainable and inclusive energy access for all.