REA mobilises contractors to finish deserted electrical energy initiatives accross Nigeria

The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Company (REA), Abba Aliyu, has introduced that the company has efficiently mobilised contractors again to their undertaking websites nationwide to finish beforehand deserted electrical energy infrastructure.

Talking on Wednesday in Lagos throughout a media chat held on the sidelines of the launch of Bellazir Power Ltd., Aliyu disclosed that he inherited quite a few stalled initiatives upon assuming workplace, however confused that the company has made important progress in resolving these challenges, the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews.

“One after the other, we paid all excellent money owed to contractors, mobilised them again to their websites, and ensured completion. If any stays incomplete, it’s possible because of inadequate finances provision, not abandonment,” Aliyu said.

“We’re concentrating on near N1 trillion to proceed implementing essential initiatives throughout the nation,” he stated.

He added that at the moment, there aren’t any deserted initiatives beneath the supervision of the REA.

In keeping with the MD, the REA has launched a number of daring initiatives geared toward closing the vitality entry hole and accelerating electrification, notably in rural and underserved communities throughout Nigeria.

A key initiative, he stated, is the institution of the Renewable Power Asset Administration Firm (REAMC), which was not too long ago authorized by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. The brand new firm, in keeping with Aliyu, will maintain massive REA initiatives on its stability sheet and use its belongings as leverage to lift substantial financing from the market.

REA to determine Renewable Power College

In a associated growth, Aliyu revealed that the company is engaged on the creation of a Renewable Power College.

He stated feasibility research, led by a consulting agency, are already underway as a part of a broader effort to construct native technical capability and deepen experience in Nigeria’s vitality worth chain.

He additional outlined the progress beneath the Energising Training Programme (EEP) Section Three, which includes the electrification of eight federal universities. These embody:

Modibbo Adama College, Yola
University of Port Harcourt
College of Uyo
Federal College of Know-how, Owerri
Federal College, Nasarawa
Federal University, Lokoja
Two different unnamed federal establishments

Aliyu stated preparations are already in movement for Section 4 of the programme, which can cowl one other eight universities: Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, College of Nigeria Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Benin, and federal universities in Taraba and Jigawa states.

According to efforts to spice up native photo voltaic vitality manufacturing, the REA boss disclosed that he not too long ago visited a photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing plant situated in Ikotun, Lagos.

“There was debate over the federal authorities’s stance on PV panel importation. What we’re championing is localisation,” he defined.

“The Ikotun manufacturing unit has a 100 megawatt capability. We inspected their manufacturing line, high quality management, and requirements—all of that are promising. We’re working to assist and replicate such investments throughout the nation.”

Aliyu additionally lauded the launch of Bellazir Power Ltd., describing it as a major milestone for gender inclusivity in Nigeria’s vitality sector. He famous that the corporate, being woman-led, indicators optimistic progress in creating alternatives for feminine management throughout the trade.

He added that Bellazir’s plans to increase into renewable vitality are encouraging and align with the REA’s broader mandate of selling sustainable vitality options.