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Nigeria establishes Off-Grid Coordination Secretariat to streamline power projects

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The Nigerian government has launched an Off-Grid Coordination Secretariat to streamline electricity projects and prevent the duplication of efforts across the power sector. This initiative, announced by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, aims to manage risks and improve resource allocation by creating a centralized platform for market intelligence and data sharing.

REA Managing Director Abba Abubakar Aliyu noted that an AI-driven analysis of the 2024 and 2025 federal budgets revealed multiple government institutions are currently implementing overlapping power-related projects. The secretariat is intended to convene working groups and coordinate with state governments and private operators to ensure efficient delivery.

In a related effort to expand energy access, the Solar Power Naija programme has commenced its rollout, starting with the Jangefe community in Jigawa State. The program aims to eventually provide electricity to 25 million Nigerians through decentralized renewable energy solutions. The initial phase in Jigawa involves the installation of 1,000 solar home systems through the company A-SOLAR.

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Abba Abubakar Aliyu · Federal Government of Nigeria · Jigawa State · Rural Electrification Agency · Solar Power Naija

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] An AI analysis of the 2024 and 2025 Federal Government budgets showed multiple institutions are implementing power-related projects. thepodiummedia.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Government established an Off-Grid Coordination Secretariat to manage risks and prevent project duplication. www.energyfocusreport.com · thepodiummedia.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government aims to provide electricity to approximately 25 million Nigerians in off-grid communities. www.latestnigeriannews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Solar Power Naija programme will roll out across all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. www.latestnigeriannews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A-SOLAR is implementing aspects of the Solar Power Naija scheme, starting with 1,000 solar home system connections in Jigawa State. www.latestnigeriannews.com

Sources

REA CALLS FOR UNIFIED APPROACH TO EXPAND ELECTRICITY ACCESS ACROSS NIGERIA [www.iroyinyorubatv.com.ng]
FG Unveils Off-Grid Co-Ordination Secretariat to Streamline Electricity Project Execution – Energy Focus Report [www.energyfocusreport.com]
REA Seeks Unified Approach to Expand Electricity Access Across Nigeria [thepodiummedia.com]
FG Moves To Electrify Off-Grid Communities [www.latestnigeriannews.com]
FG unveils off-grid co-ordination secretariat to streamline electricity project execution [realnewsmagazine.net]