Minister Tegbe Inaugurates New REA Governing Board

On [date not specified], Joseph Tegbe, the Minister of Power, inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja. He urged the board members to ensure their decisions enhance the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians.

The inauguration ceremony included the Permanent Secretary, REA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman Ayodele Fayose, and other board members. Tegbe stated that the board's formation aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing governance and accountability in public institutions.

He described REA as a vital institution for expanding opportunities, highlighting existing programs such as the Energizing Education, Economies and Agriculture Programmes, and the Africa Mini-Grids Programme. Tegbe clarified the governance structure, distinguishing the board's strategic oversight role from management's operational responsibilities.

He praised Chairman Fayose's previous governance experience and assured continued partnership from the Ministry. Fayose acknowledged the seriousness of President Tinubu’s appointment of Tegbe, citing his technical expertise as crucial for addressing Nigeria’s power challenges.