The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 100% electricity access across Nigeria by 2030, according to the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu.
Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Aliyu emphasized the critical role of collaboration between the REA and state governments in addressing Nigeria’s energy access challenges.
Aliyu noted that the increased engagement of state leaders demonstrates their commitment to expanding electricity access and deepening REA’s partnerships with subnational governments to accelerate rural electrification efforts.
In a post on his X handle, he shared that discussions with the governors and Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) centered on scaling up decentralized renewable energy solutions and implementing cost-effective electrification projects in underserved areas.
“If we sustain this momentum, we will undoubtedly achieve Mr. President’s vision of universal electricity access by 2030,” Aliyu stated.
- State governments reaffirmed their commitment to rural electrification, aligning their energy strategies with REA’s national goals to fast-track implementation.
- Closer collaboration between REA and state Ministries of Power/Energy was agreed upon, ensuring a favorable policy environment for electrification projects.
- Empowering local communities through public awareness campaigns on renewable energy solutions was highlighted as a priority, building on the success of the Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS).
Aliyu stressed the pivotal role of the REA in Nigeria’s energy transformation, ensuring state-led initiatives complement federal policies to drive sustainable, community-driven electrification projects.
“With the de-monopolization of Nigeria’s electricity market, we are entering an era of competitive, subnational-led innovations that will attract private-sector investment and accelerate energy expansion,” he added.
By deepening partnerships with state governments and private-sector players, Aliyu believes Nigeria is not just closing energy access gaps but building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future.
“Together, we will achieve universal electricity access and unlock socio-economic opportunities for millions of Nigerians,” he concluded.
