REA Gives Edun Brief On Rural Electrification Progress

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has made significant strides in advancing Nigeria’s electrification projects according to a recent briefing provided by the agency’s Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.

The meeting, which was contained in a statement from the Ministry of Finance, emphasized the transformative impact of REA’s initiatives on communities across the country during the briefing, Abba Abubakar Aliyu presented a comprehensive overview of the REA’s successful projects, showcasing how electrification is changing the landscape of rural and underserved areas in Nigeria.

According to the statement signed by Muhammad Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry, Aliyu’s presentation included photographic evidence of power plants established at several key institutions these institutions, which benefit from REA’s electrification efforts, include the University of Abuja, the University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Federal University Gashua in Yobe, the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, and the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna these installations represent a significant leap in the agency’s mission to provide reliable power to critical sectors of society In response to the REA’s presentation,

Minister Wale Edun praised the agency for its remarkable achievements and underscored the crucial role of electrification in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and development.

He highlighted the importance of raising public awareness about the positive impacts of REA’s work, which he described as a cornerstone for empowering communities and stimulating economic progress.

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