The Federal Government has commenced the development of four solar hybrid mini-grid projects in Rivers State that will provide reliable electricity to more than 13,492 households, businesses and public institutions, further accelerating Nigeria’s drive towards universal energy access and sustainable economic growth.
The projects, with a combined capacity of 11.9MWp, are being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) Programme, with support from the World Bank.
The beneficiary communities are Bolo/Wakama, Gokana/Khana, Ogu/ChukuAma and Onne.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, represented by Ngozi Nma Odu, the Deputy Governor, described the projects as a clear demonstration of the productive collaboration between the Federal and Rivers State Governments.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for extending the benefits of the Renewed Hope Agenda to the people of Rivers State through strategic investments in renewable energy infrastructure.
