REA seeks unified approach to expand electricity access across Nigeria

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has called for a unified approach from government agencies, state governments, development partners, private operators, and other stakeholders to accelerate electricity access across Nigeria. REA's Managing Director, Dr Abba Abubakar Aliyu, emphasized the need for stronger coordination to prevent duplication of projects, improve the use of limited resources, and ensure interventions reach those most in need.

Aliyu highlighted the importance of a centralised platform for sector data to help stakeholders identify existing projects, avoid duplication, and determine areas requiring new interventions. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, agreed that fragmentation remains a significant challenge to delivering electricity projects, and the federal government is establishing a standing Off-Grid Coordination Secretariat to address these issues.

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