Powering Nigeria and catalyzing sustainable off grid development through mini grid, solar home systems, captive power plants & productive use appliances

About NEP

The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) is a Federal Government (FG) initiative that is private sector driven and seeks to bridge the energy access deficit by providing electricity to households, MSMEs, educational and healthcare facilities in unserved and underserved rural communities through the deployment of mini grid, Solar Home Systems (SHS), captive power plants and productive use appliances to ensure sustainability of these off-grid solutions.

The Nigeria Electrification Project is fully aligned with the Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan and also supports the Power Sector Recovery Plan (2017-2021) objectives to increase private investment into the energy sector, including implementation of rural energy access and off grid/mini grid energy services.

To support the implementation of the NEP, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the REA, has successfully secured financing from both the World Bank ($350m) and the African Development Bank ($200m).

The programmes currently being implemented are: Minimum Subsidy Tender(WB), Minimum Subsidy Tender (AfDB), Performance Based Grants, Covid-19 & Beyond, Standalone Solar Home Systems for Households and MSMEs, Results Based Financing for Productive Appliances & Equipment, Energizing Education Programme II, Energizing Education Programme III, Technical Assistance (WB), Technical Assistance (AfDB).

PROJECTED IMPACT

People to be connected

Households will have electricity

MSMEs will be energized

Teaching Hospitals will have uninterrupted power supply

Federal Universities will be electrified

Treatment/ isolation centers to have reliable power

Primary Health Centers to have reliable power

CURRENT STATUS

Currently electrified

Households connected

MSMEs connected

Teaching Hospitals undergoing procurement process

Federal Universities are undergoing procurement process

Treatment/ isolation centers completed

Primary Health Centers undergoing procurement

”Part of the work we do at REA is creating an enabling environment for private sector-led projects to thrive. We are delighted to witness strategic collaborations geared toward accelerating energy access in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria“
MDCEO Ahmad Salihijo

Ahmad Salihijo

MD/CEO of REA
”The NEP's endeavor has been successful in attaining concrete goals, as well as fostering a deep-seated sense of solidarity. This initiative has enabled the Federal Government to realize its ambition of supplying both rural and industrial communities with dependable and affordable renewable energy sources.“
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Abba Aliyu

HPMU
”The Nigeria Electrification Project is committed to driving gender inclusion in the energy sector. Women have continued to drive change along the entire value chain in the Nigeria energy ecosystem.“
Anita Otubu

Anita Otubu

Senior Director Universal Energy Facility (UEF)
”NEP should be replicated in other African countries. It is far and away the most sophisticated electrification program we've seen.“
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Eithan Hochster

VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ODYSSEY
”NEP is the World Bank's flagship energy access engagement that serves as a model for many sub-Saharan countries for its innovative yet flexible design. It presents the culmination of several factors including a capable implementing entity, clear regulation, and a driven private sector.“
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Arsh Sharma

World Bank Task Team Lead for NEP
”The Nigerian Government is focusing on long-term sustainability, which encourages inclusiveness, the scale of the market and the willingness to tackle electricity issues. This is what we see in Nigeria“
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Jon Exel

World Bank Co- Task Team Lead for NEP