The Nigerian government has recorded a major milestone as an indigenous energy firm secured N7.4 billion in financing to deliver 7 megawatts of electricity to underserved communities in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
The funding forms part of a broader Memorandum of Understanding worth N100 billion with a Nigerian bank, aimed at deploying renewable energy infrastructure across eight strategic locations in Ebonyi State.
According to the government, the initiative—under its Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme—is designed to bridge the country’s energy gap.
The mini-grid project will provide electricity to communities including Okposi, Mebiokpa, and Ohaozara in Ohaozara Local Government Area, as well as Ebunwana in Edda LGA.
It will also extend to Unwana and Afikpo in Afikpo North, alongside Iboko in Izzi Local Government Area.
Reacting to the pace of implementation, the Managing Director of the REA, Abba Aliyu, said the development reflects the agency’s commitment to forming partnerships that deliver practical benefits to Nigerians.
He noted that the project serves as a clear example of how effective collaboration can produce immediate and impactful results for the public.
