REA ELECTRIFIES RAFINZURUFI COMMUNITY WITH SOLAR ELECTRICITY
August 17, 2024
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Implementing Agency – Rural Electrification Agency (REA), commissioned a 40kWp solar hybrid mini grid in Rafinzurufi Community, Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The project completed under the Rural Electrification Fund – Call 2 programme will provide clean, safe, affordable and reliable electricity for the community members.
The Honourable Minister of State Federal Capital Territory, Hajiya Drz Mariya Mahmoud ably represented by Special Adviser to the Minister, Michael Bawa, stated “Beyond the illumination of a vibrant community such as Rafinzurfi, there is no doubt that the men, women and children in this community will now experience socioeconomic transformation like never before. Electricity is a catalyst and access to sustainable electricity creates opportunities and possibilities to previously unconnected citizens. This is why the work being done in rural communities by the REA further shows that the Federal Government of Nigeria is keen on leaving no one behind inthe delivery of its developmental programmes”
The REA Managing Director/CEO, Abba Abubakar Aliyu ably represented by the Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund, Engr. Doris Uboh reiterated the Agency’s commitment to electrifying rural communities. “Today, as we officially commission this mini-grid, we are not merely ushering in brighter nights and productive days in this vibrant community. We are unlocking opportunities for all. ”
The Chief Executive Officer of Nato Tropical Technology Limited, Anayo Okenwa stated “This project has reversed rural urban migration. The community is expanding and we can see the kind of development electricity brings. We look forward to the expansion of the project. We want to thank the Rural Electrification Agency for their support to us and the development of electricity projects across the country”
The Chairman, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abubakar Jibrin Giri represented by Muhammad Ibrahim Gasheda stated “ To the people of Rafinzurfi, I say congratulations. I appreciate your support and cooperation during the implementation of this project in this community.It is my prayer that it will help increase and bring more investors to this community“
The Etsu of Rafinzurufi, HRH Yunusa Dikko Musa, stated “This project has now made us believe in the promises of the Federal Government. Indeed, this is a sign that the Government have not forgotten the rural people of this country”
ABOUT THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Implementing Agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) under the Federal Ministry of Power tasked with the electrification of unserved and underserved communities to catalyze economic growth and improve quality of life for Nigerians. The Agency was established under part IX, Sections 88- 89 of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA), 2005.
The REA is currently implementing the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Capital Projects, Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), Solar Power Naija (SPN), Energizing Education Programme (EEP), Energizing Economies Initiative (EEI), Energizing Agriculture Programme (EAP), Energy for All – Mass Rural Electrification and Research and Innovation Hub, Africa Mini Grids Programme, Derisking Sustainable Off-Grid Lighting Solutions and the Korean Energy Project.
The Agency is responsible for creating an enabling environment for private sector-led projects, which includes conducting feasibility assessments, energy audits, enumeration, data analysis, identification of qualified private sector developers, and project stakeholder engagements.
For enquiries, please contact the Rural Electrification Agency:
info@rea.gov.ng
www.rea.gov.ng