POWERINGVILLAGESCOMMUNITIESRURAL AREASTOWNSIN NIGERIA

Catalysing the off grid market
to increase electricity access to
rural and underserved communities
through public & private sector engagement

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MISSION

Provide access to reliable electric power supply for rural dwellers irrespective of where they live and what they do, in a way that would allow a reasonable return on investment through appropriate tariff that is economically responsive and supportive of the average rural customer.

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   MANDATE

1. Promote Rural Electrification in the Country
2. Co-ordinate Rural Electrification Programs in the country
3. Administer the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) to promote, support and provide rural electrification through Public and Private Sector Participation .
Nigerian Electricity Supply Statistics for 30/08/2019
80,589
MWh/Day
Generated

99,624
MWh/ Day
lost to constraints

₦1,993
billion
lost to constraints

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Statistics

A NEW Rural Electrification Agency

REA is a Federal Government Agency saddled with the responsibility of providing electricity to rural communities in Nigeria.