{
  "id": 280500,
  "title": "Delta to partner REA on solar power for healthcare centres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/delta-to-partner-rea-on-solar-power-for-healthcare-centres",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T21:18:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/delta-to-partner-rea-on-solar-power-for-healthcare-centres/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delta State's Energy Commissioner, Mr. Michael Anoka, disclosed during a strategic meeting in Asaba that discussions are underway with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for deploying large-scale solar projects in primary healthcare centers and other public institutions. The initiative aims to improve access to clean and reliable electricity in these facilities. The Renewable Energy Agency outlined the financing model for the projects, which will be funded by the Federal Government and private developers under the Rural Electrification Programme. The State Commissioner emphasized that every partnership must safeguard the interests of the State and its people, ensuring due diligence, accountability, and value for money. The initiative will complement the state government's efforts to enhance energy access and promote clean energy adoption.",
  "summary": "Delta State Government is exploring a partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy large-scale solar power projects in primary healthcare centres and other public institutions across the state. The initiative, under the Federal Government's Rural Electrification Programme, aims to enhance access to clean and reliable electricity in critical public facilities, according to Delta State's Energy Commissioner, Mr. Michael Anoka. During a strategic meeting with stakeholders, the commissioner emphasized the importance of protecting the state's interests in any agreement, and highlighted the project's potential to promote clean energy adoption and improve service delivery across key sectors.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}