AfDB is ready to disburse $250 million for Nigeria’s electrification project – Minister for Power 

On Thursday, September 14, Nigeria’s Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the African Development Bank has expressed its readiness to disburse a previously approved $250 million fund for the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) under the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).  

His statement read: 

In September 2022, ThePressNG spoke exclusively to Anita Otubu, the former Head of the Project Management Unit at the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).

She said the NEP as of September 2022, had 65 completed mini-grids that are spread across the country.  

The NEP has also deployed over 770,000 solar home systems that have positively impacted the lives of over 3.5 million Nigerians. According to her, the NEP comprises five key components: 

Solar Hybrid Mini-grids: These innovative mini-grids combine solar power with other energy sources to provide reliable electricity to off-grid areas.

Stand Alone Solar Home Systems: Empowering households with individual solar home systems, ensuring access to clean and sustainable energy.

Energizing Education Programme Phase 2&3: Focusing on educational institutions, this phase involves the establishment of solar hybrid power plants for universities and teaching hospitals.

Productive Use Equipment and Appliances for Mini-Grid Communities: Enabling communities connected to mini-grids with equipment and appliances that enhance productivity and quality of life.

Technical Assistance: Offering vital technical expertise and guidance to facilitate the successful implementation of these energy initiatives. 

What you should know

The Minister had earlier said that his attendance at the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference in South Korea would benefit the country in a number of ways – energy security, investment opportunities, knowledge sharing, capacity building, and clean energy transition. 

According to the Honorable Minister, the KOAFEC conference provides an opportunity for policymakers, ministers, and representatives from both regions to discuss and address key challenges and opportunities related to energy development and sustainability.