Electricity supply gap: FG delivers 1 MW of clean energy to underserved Nigerians in Abuja

The federal government has delivered 1 megawatt of clean energy to underserved Nigerians in Rubochi and Ikwa communities in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Rural Electrification Agency disclosed this to DAILY POST in a statement on Thursday.

The initiative, which is in support of the Republic of Korea, consists of 900 kWp solar hybrid and 100 kWp facilities.

The facility is aimed at providing reliable electricity to households, small businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial clusters 24/7.

The Minister for the FCT, Nyesom Wike, represented by the Minister’s Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi, hailed the REA for aligning its interventions with the ongoing development effort of the FCT administration.

On his part, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Engr. Mahmuda Mamman, explained that “Distributed renewable energy remains a critical pillar in closing the access gap efficiently and sustainably. By leveraging innovation, public-private collaboration, and institutional coordination, we are driving systemic reforms that strengthen grid resilience while expanding off-grid solutions. Our goal is clear: reliable, affordable, and clean energy for all Nigerians, powering economic growth, job creation, and national development.”

Abba Aliyu, the Managing Director of the REA, explained that “at the Rural Electrification Agency, we are intentional about deploying clean, reliable, and community-driven energy solutions that catalyze socio-economic transformation. This intervention is not just about megawatts installed; it is about livelihoods supported, emissions reduced, and local ecosystems strengthened.”