Nigeria’s push to bridge the energy access gap in underserved communities has entered a transformative phase, thanks to renewed strategies, innovative financing models, and a clear-eyed vision from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). In an exclusive interview with BusinessDay, Abba Aliyu, managing director of the REA, outlined the agency’s recent achievements, persistent challenges, and ambitious roadmap for delivering sustainable energy to millions of Nigerians. Under Aliyu’s leadership, the REA has become a linchpin in Nigeri
Nigeria’s push to bridge the energy access gap in underserved communities has entered a transformative phase, thanks to renewed strategies, innovative financing models, and a clear-eyed vision from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). In an exclusive interview with BusinessDay, Abba Aliyu, managing director of the REA, outlined the agency’s recent achievements, persistent challenges, and ambitious roadmap for delivering sustainable energy to millions of Nigerians. Under Aliyu’s leadership, the REA has become a linchpin in Nigeri