NCC and REA Sign MoU for Renewable Energy in Telecoms

On July 24, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NCC Annex Office Auditorium in Mbora, Abuja. The workshop, themed “Unlocking the Energy–Telecoms Nexus for Scalable Digital Infrastructure in Nigeria,” gathered various stakeholders, including government officials, telecommunications operators, and renewable energy developers.

Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, represented by Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, described the collaboration as a significant milestone for inclusive digital connectivity and energy access. The partnership aims to align telecommunications and rural electrification programs through coordinated planning and shared infrastructure.

The REA will provide geospatial data on electrification projects, while the NCC will share information on Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) deployments. This initiative seeks to power telecommunications infrastructure through REA’s off-grid renewable energy projects, ultimately reducing costs and improving operational efficiency in underserved communities.