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Introduction

As a major driver of economic development, the NEP has had a significant impact across various sectors. In
education, 37 federal universities are being energized to provide better learning and conducive environments
that encourage research and innovation. With healthcare, centres can now offer round-the-clock services
to patients. In the MSMEs sector, businesses now benefit from reliable and sustainable electricity, and are
expanding their operations, thereby improving the livelihoods of many. For communities that were once
in perpetual darkness, the NEP has provided illumination, boosting their economic potential and overall

standard of living.

One of the standout achievements of the NEP is its commitment to gender inclusion, both in businesses
and educational institutions. Women across all beneficiary groups have leveraged increased opportunities
through a range of integrated activities including the collection of gender-disaggregated data, gender-
targeted marketing, and training programs that have been delivered at various levels to encourage and
facilitate women to participate in the project. This emphasis on gender inclusion is also evident in the
Energizing Education Progamme (EEP) under the EEP STEM Internship Programme, where 140 female
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) students (20 students in each beneficiary

institution) received hands-on practical training and experience in the design and construction of power
systems from the soil-testing to the commissioning stage of the EEP projects as well as continued capacity
building after the Programme.

The Nigeria Electrification Programme has laid a strong foundation for Nigeria's energy future by empowering
millions, fostering economic growth, and positioning the country to meet its electrification and climate
goals. This is a crucial step towards a more sustainable and equitable energy landscape.

The NEP’s success will ultimately be measured by the lasting improvements in citizens’ lives.

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