By Goodluck Ikiebe
In a meeting that spotlighted Nigeria’s progress in rural electrification, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has applauded the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its impactful initiatives across the country.
The Agency’s Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, while briefing Mr Edun at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Abuja on the agency’s progress in advancing Nigeria’s electrification projects, presented a comprehensive overview of REA’s successful projects, showcasing the transformative power of electrification in communities across Nigeria.
The meeting, further provided the opportunity for the Managing Director to present photographic evidence of power plants established at key institutions across the country, including the Universities of Abuja, Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Federal University Gashua, Yobe, The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, among others.
The Minister commended the REA for its remarkable efforts and highlighted the importance of raising public awareness about the agency’s work as well as its positive impact on communities
With the Rural Electrification Agency’s remarkable achievements, Nigeria is poised to witness a significant leap in economic growth and development.
Mr Edun’s recognition of REA’s efforts underscores the importance of electrification in empowering communities and driving progress.
As REA continues to illuminate Nigeria’s future, the country can expect improved livelihoods, increased economic opportunities and a brighter tomorrow.
