Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria - REA

Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria - REA REA is the official Government agency that promotes, coordinates and provides Rural Electrification across Nigeria.
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18/06/2026

👷‍♂️ - Gbolahan Qudus Laniyan represents a new breed of storytellers and policy communication experts within the clean energy ecosystem in Africa. As a Communications Officer at the REA, only a year into his career at the Agency, he is instrumental to advancing the strategic amplification and mainstreaming of the Agency's multi-sectoral impact footprint across the nation.

At the heart of the REA lies an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, a workforce that continues to drive Nigeria's clean, sustainable projects.

From the day-to-day sense-making at the REA to the strategic coordination of the renewable energy space and the implementation of the Agency's programmes and initiatives, the continue to bring to bare the expertise, analytical skills, insights and, most importantly, the passion needed to catalyze growth in the clean energy ecosystem.


THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SOLAR MINI-GRIDS Join , the MD/CEO of REA today at 10am on , with on .
10/06/2026

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SOLAR MINI-GRIDS

Join , the MD/CEO of REA today at 10am on , with on .

08/06/2026

- 📍Kogi State

In line with the Federal Government’s rural electrification efforts, through the REA, the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) Programme is delivering impactful, people-centered Energy access infrastructure across the country.

Through the DARES, 17.5 million Nigerians will be energized, through the deployment of 1,350 mini-grids, including Interconnected mini-grids designed to inject additional MW into the national grid.

The REA has commissioned
two mini-grid projects in Kogi State through the DARES: a 700Kwp mini-grid in Offa Community, Olamaboro Local Government Area and a 400Kwp mini-grid in Emewe Efopa Community, Dekina Local Government Area.

The Agency facilitated the groundbreaking ceremony, marking the kick off of construction for a 20MW mini-grid power project in Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, the largest renewable energy facility in North Central Nigeria, to be completed in a few months.

🌐 nep.rea.gov.ng/dares.html

03/06/2026

👷‍♂️The - The process of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in the clean energy space serve a significant role in decision-making, project implementation and sustainability. At the REA, we continue to perfect the parameters through which M&E is carried out while protecting the nation’s renewable energy and off-grid assets, nationwide.

Today, we spotlight Olatubosun Adebayo, a Technical Officer and a young professional in the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the REA.

At the heart of the REA lies an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, a workforce that continue to drive Nigeria's Clean, sustainable projects.

From the day-to-day sense-making at the REA to the strategic coordination of the renewable energy space and the implementation of the Agency's programmes and initiatives, the continue to showcase the expertise, analytical skills, insights and, most importantly, the passion needed to catalyze growth in the clean energy ecosystem.

Through the , we continue to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the Agency's workforce, while showcasing the stories behind the agency's successes, from the field to the boardroom.

ℹ️ INVITATION TO BID for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, and Operations & Maintenance of Solar Power ...
01/06/2026

ℹ️ INVITATION TO BID for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, and Operations & Maintenance of Solar Power Systems for Twenty-Five (25) Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCs) and Seven (7) Public Schools in Niger State, FCT and Nasarawa State (4 Lots):

The ECOWAS COMMISSION has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) – Nigeria Pilot Project (Grant No. IDA 7840, Project No.P160708), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, and Operations & Maintenance of Solar Power Systems for Twenty-Five (25) Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCs) and Seven (7) Public Schools in Niger State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Nasarawa State (4 Lots). Part of the costs related to operation and maintenance will be covered by the Government
of Nigeria.

Click here https://rogeap.rea.gov.ng/ to download Bid Document.

19/05/2026

👷‍♀️The - In line with the gender mainstreaming strategy of the REA, the agency has sustained its commitment towards increasing the female workforce in the clean energy ecosystem while ensuring women take on pivotal roles across the institution, bringing to bear fresh perspectives and insights.

Today, we spotlight Chineme Chiadi Jessica, a young female prfessional in the sector and a Mechanical Engineer working in the Monitoring snd Evaluation Unit of the REA.

At the heart of the REA lies an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, a workforce that continue to drive Nigeria's Clean, sustainable projects.

From the day-to-day sense-making at the REA to the strategic coordination of the renewable energy space and the implementation of the Agency's programmes and initiatives, the continue to showcase the expertise, analytical skills, insights and, most importantly, the passion needed to catalyze growth in the clean energy ecosystem.

Through the , we continue to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the Agency's workforce, while showcasing the stories behind the agency's successes, from the field to the boardroom.

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♻️💱 With support from and FCDO and in partnership with and ARM-Harith, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has, o...
11/05/2026

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With support from and FCDO and in partnership with and ARM-Harith, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has, once again, advanced its interest on with the official launch of the Green Finance Investment Facility (GFIF).

With strategic partnerships such as this, the goal is to ensure Nigeria’s clean energy transition is no longer constrained by finance. The Green Finance and Investment Facility (GFIF) directly targets that bottleneck with a data-backed, system-level solution.

Why does it matter?:

✅️ A $40BN capital mobilisation platform aimed at delivering.

✅️ 20GW of distributed renewable energy (this is not a pilot-scale ambition; it is market transformation at national scale).

✅️ $188M pilot facility.

✅️ 12 project Lots, 9 Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) under the REA's Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES).

✅️ Results-Based Financing (RBF) converts uncertain revenues into bankable cashflows.

✅️ Blended finance architecture integrates grants, debt, equity, and guarantees into one pipeline-to-financial-close system.

GFIF is not designed solely to fund projects, it is standardising a financing ecosystem where projects are prepared, risks are priced, capital flows at scale.

For Nigeria, this enable accelerated electrification, lower diesel reliance, and expanded productive use economies.

For the world, this will become a replicable model for emerging markets ahead of .

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – GCIP NIGERIA Are you a Cleantech SME or start-up in Nigeria developing innovative solutions for a ...
11/05/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – GCIP NIGERIA

Are you a Cleantech SME or start-up in Nigeria developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable future?

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), through the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria, is inviting applications from high-potential clean-tech enterprises for competition-based financial support aimed at accelerating business growth and scaling impact-driven solutions.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to strengthen their businesses, expand market potential, and contribute to Nigeria’s growing clean technology and green innovation ecosystem.

🔗 Apply here: gcip.rea.gov.ng/adverts.html.








11/05/2026

👷‍♂️The - Today, we spotlight Bashar Faruk Umar, a young professional exploring the frontiers of data technology for monitoring, evaluation and Institutional decision-making at the Plannning, Research and Development (PR&D) Unit of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

At the heart of the REA lies an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, a workforce that continues to drive Nigeria's Clean, sustainable projects.

From the day-to-day sense-making at the REA to the strategic coordination of the renewable energy space and the implementation of the Agency's programmes and initiatives, the continue to bring to bare the expertise, analytical skills, insights and, most importantly, the passion needed to catalyze growth in the clean energy ecosystem.

Through the , we continue to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the Agency's workforce, while showcasing the stories behind the agency's successes, from the field to the boardroom.


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EnergyAccess
WorkforceSpotlight
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Nigeria
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10/05/2026

♻️💱

With support from UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - Legal, and in partnership with Barton Heyman and ARM-Harith, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has, once again, advanced its interest in with the official launch of the Green Finance Investment Facility (GFIF).

With strategic partnerships such as this, the goal is to ensure Nigeria’s clean energy transition is no longer constrained by finance. The Green Finance and Investment Facility (GFIF) directly targets that bottleneck with a data-backed, system-level solution.

Why does it matter?:

✅️ A $40BN capital mobilisation platform aimed at delivering.

✅️ 20GW of distributed renewable energy (this is not a pilot-scale ambition; it is market transformation at national scale).

✅️ $188M pilot facility.

✅️ 12 project Lots, 9 Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) under the REA's Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES).

✅️ Results-Based Financing (RBF) converts uncertain revenues into bankable cashflows.

✅️ Blended finance architecture integrates grants, debt, equity, and guarantees into one pipeline-to-financial-close system.

GFIF is not designed solely to fund projects, it is standardising a financing ecosystem where projects are prepared, risks are priced, capital flows at scale.

For Nigeria, this enable accelerated electrification, lower diesel reliance, and expanded productive use economies.

For the world, this will become a replicable model for emerging markets ahead of .

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