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World Bank‑Supported Regional Off‑Grid Project Begins as ECOWAS Funds Solar Power for 15 Public Institutions

Naija News • 4d ago
World Bank‑Supported Regional Off‑Grid Project Begins as ECOWAS Funds Solar Power for 15 Public Institutions
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) signs a landmark agreement with ECOWAS to deliver $700,000 in grants for solar electrification projects in Nigeria The initiative targets 15 public health and education facilities across the FCT, Niger State, and Nasarawa State under the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) Leaders describe the partnership as a major step towards tackling energy poverty and improving healthcare, education, and community development in rural areas The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) reports that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to provide $700,000 (N946.5m) in grants for solar electrification of public institutions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger...
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