REA's Aliyu Advocates Coordination to Boost Nigeria's Power Access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the leadership of Managing Director Dr Abubakar Aliyu, has called for improved coordination among government agencies, state governments, development partners, private operators, and other stakeholders to enhance electricity access in Nigeria. During the relaunch of the Off-Grid Stakeholder Coordination and Partnership Forum in Abuja, Aliyu highlighted that fragmented power projects could slow down efforts to provide electricity.

He noted that an analysis of the 2024 and 2025 Federal Government budgets revealed multiple institutions implementing overlapping power-related projects, which diminishes funding efficiency. Aliyu advocated for a centralized platform to share sector data, allowing stakeholders to identify existing projects and direct resources to underserved areas.

Chief Joseph Tegbe, the Minister of Power, represented by his Chief of Staff Doyin Adelabu, echoed these concerns, stating that fragmentation leads to missed investment opportunities. The Federal Government plans to establish an Off-Grid Coordination Secretariat to enhance collaboration and data sharing among stakeholders.