The Nigerian government has recorded a significant milestone in its drive to improve power supply, as an indigenous energy company secures N7.4 billion financing to deploy a 7-megawatt mini-grid project in underserved communities across Ebonyi State.
This development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), highlighting progress under the country’s renewable energy expansion efforts.
According to the agency, the funding forms part of a broader N100 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Nigerian financial institution aimed at rolling out renewable energy infrastructure across eight strategic locations in Ebonyi.
The initiative falls under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme, designed to bridge Nigeria’s electricity gap and improve access to clean, reliable power in rural areas.
Communities set to benefit from the mini-grid deployment include Okposi, Mebiokpa, and Ohaozara in Ohaozara Local Government Area, as well as Ebunwana in Edda LGA. Other locations include Unwana and Afikpo in Afikpo North, alongside Iboko in Izzi Local Government Area.
Reacting to the progress, REA Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, described the project as a clear demonstration of the agency’s commitment to delivering impactful partnerships that translate into real benefits for Nigerians.
He noted that the initiative reflects how strategic collaboration in the renewable energy sector can accelerate infrastructure delivery and expand electricity access nationwide.
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