Delta partners REA on N242.64bn investment in solar energy
The Delta State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar energy and off-grid electricity to rural areas in the state. Speaking at the roundtable signing event yesterday in Abuja, Managing Director of REA, Engr. Abba Aliyu, said the collaboration will lead to providing electricity to […]
The Delta State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar energy and off-grid electricity to rural areas in the state.
Speaking at the roundtable signing event yesterday in Abuja, Managing Director of REA, Engr. Abba Aliyu, said the collaboration will lead to providing electricity to an estimated 386,046 residents through 120,217 new connections, while attracting $158m (N242.64bn) in private sector investments and raising the state’s GDP to $2.9 billion.
He added that the agency had identified 471 potential mini-grid sites across Delta State, with Ndokwa East LGA accounting for over 83 locations.
According to him, mini-grids in these areas could generate more than 31,000 new jobs and power over 120,000 buildings, adding that Delta communities offer a high density of potential connections — making the state attractive for investors.
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“On average, a village in Delta State can have 255 connections. This density makes the state very attractive for mini-grid investments,” he added.
On his part the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, said the partnership aligns with the state’s MORE Agenda and medium-term development plan (2024–2027).