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Powering Rural Transformation
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is Nigeria's implementing agency for rural electrification, dedicated to bringing sustainable power to underserved communities and driving national development


Rural Electrification Fund (REF)

The Rural Electrification Fund (REF) provides financial support to private sector developers to deploy sustainable and renewable energy solutions in rural communities. The fund is designed to stimulate private investment and accelerate electrification in underserved areas


E-HEART (Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development & Transportation)

The e-HEART initiative focuses on delivering integrated electrification solutions across critical sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, rural development, and transportation to drive holistic socio-economic development.


Research and Innovation Hub

The Research and Innovation Hub supports the development of new technologies, business models, and local capacity in the renewable energy sector. It promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with academia and industry.


Capital Projects

REA's Capital Projects portfolio includes government-funded electrification projects aimed at expanding infrastructure and improving energy access in targeted communities and public facilities.


Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) – DARES

The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) – Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) focuses on scaling up off-grid energy access through private sector participation, mini-grids, and solar home systems.


Energizing Education Programme (EEP)

The Energizing Education Programme provides reliable and sustainable electricity to federal universities and teaching hospitals, enhancing learning environments, research capabilities, and overall institutional performance.


Energizing Economies Initiative (EEI)

The Energizing Economies Initiative delivers power solutions to markets, business clusters, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), boosting productivity, reducing energy costs, and supporting economic growth.


Energizing Agriculture Programme (EAP)

The Energizing Agriculture Programme provides electricity to agro-processing clusters and agricultural value chains, improving productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and supporting food security.


National Public Sector Solarization Initiative (NPSSI)

NPSSI aims to solarize public sector institutions, reducing reliance on diesel generators, lowering energy costs, and promoting clean energy adoption across government facilities.


Korean Energy Project

The Korean Energy Project is a bilateral initiative focused on deploying renewable energy solutions and strengthening technical capacity through collaboration with the Government of South Korea.


Africa Mini Grids Programme (AMP)

The Africa Mini Grids Programme supports the development and deployment of mini-grid solutions to increase electricity access in underserved communities while promoting sustainability and innovation.


Derisking Sustainable Off-Grid Lighting Solutions (DSOLS)

The DSOLS initiative focuses on reducing investment risks in off-grid lighting solutions, encouraging private sector participation and expanding access to clean lighting technologies.


Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme supports clean energy startups and entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities.


Solar Power Naija (SPN)

Solar Power Naija is a national initiative aimed at deploying solar home systems to millions of households and small businesses without access to reliable electricity..


Energy for All – Mass Rural Electrification

The Energy for All initiative focuses on large-scale rural electrification through a combination of grid extension, mini-grids, and standalone solar solutions to achieve universal energy access.


Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme supports clean energy startups and entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities.










Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS)

The Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS) is an initiative of the REA that is aimed at mobilizing benefiting communities to achieve sustainability of electrification projects. In pursuit of its vision and mandate of achieving universal access to affordable and sustainable electricity, thus improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for unserved and underserved communities, the Agency carries out community engagement exercises and campaigns to mobilize and sensitize rural communities across the country to form Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS).



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