The Managing Director/CEO, of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad on, 2nd November, 2020 signed Performance Based Grant (PBG) grant agreements under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) Solar Hybrid Mini grid component, with two Developers Messer’s Nayo Tropical Technology Limited and Darway Coast Nigeria Limited at the REA Corporate Headquarters’ Boardroom in Abuja.
The PBG aims to close the viability gap for mini grids developed on a rolling basis. Agreements for a total of four communities were signed. Nayo Tropical Technology is expected to connect ~800 households, MSMEs and Public facilities in Petti, Kilankwa I & II communities, Kwali Local Government Area of the Federal Capital Territory; while Darway Coast Nigeria Limited will connect 1000 households, MSMEs and Public facilities in Obite Community at Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State.
The MD/CEO while congratulating the developers appealed to them to deliver the project using the best possible technology standard within the stipulated timeline agreed.
Head, Project Management Unit of the NEP, Anita Otubu who coordinated the signing agreement also congratulated the developers and informed them that applications are still being accepted from Mini Grid developers to assist in accelerating the development of mini grid technology solutions to close the energy gap in Nigeria.
In attendance at the signing agreement where Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, MD/CEO, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare, Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund, Anita Otubu, Head, Project Management Unit (NEP) and other Senior Staff of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).