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RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY (REA)

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Implementing Agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) tasked with the electrification of unserved and underserved communities to catalyze economic growth and improve quality of life for Nigerians.

Our Mission

The Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency's (REA) mission is to promote and facilitate the provision of reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power to all rural and peri-urban communities in Nigeria, especially unserved and underserved ones. Its vision is to empower these communities with electricity, lifting them out of energy poverty and fostering economic prosperity.

To provide access to reliable electric power supply for rural dwellers, regardless of their location or activities.

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To facilitate the provision of affordable electricity for residential, commercial, industrial, and social activities in rural and peri-urban areas.

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To promote and implement electrification initiatives, including off-grid solutions, to reach unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria.

News

REA PARTNERS WITH LOTUS BANK TO UNLOCK N100 BILLION IN PROJECT FINANCING; SET TO ACCELERATE RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS THROUGH DARES PROGRAM
Februsry 2026
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REA SIGNS MOU WITH ECOWAS TO ELECTRIFY 15 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS; PARTNERS NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 1,350 power projects
February 2025
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REA Delivers 100kWp Mini-Grid in Damau Village.
January 2025
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Implementing Partners

Federal Ministry of Power
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Ministry of Environment
National Universities Commission
Rural Electrification Agency
NERC
NEMSA
World Bank
African Development Bank