The Plateau State Government has taken a monumental step toward sustainable development by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to drive solar-powered electrification in unserved and underserved rural communities. This initiative aims to position Plateau State as Nigeria’s industrial hub for renewable energy.
The MoU was signed by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on behalf of the Plateau State Government and Managing Director Abba Aliyu representing REA, following a high-level roundtable on the National Electrification Strategy Implementation Plan (NESIP) held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
Governor Mutfwang highlighted Plateau State’s untapped potential in renewable energy and its strategic role in driving economic growth. He pledged to create a business-friendly environment by streamlining approvals, addressing security concerns, and encouraging public-private partnerships.
“We are committed to making Plateau the epicenter of renewable energy innovation in Nigeria,” Governor Mutfwang stated, emphasizing his administration’s two-year plan to achieve this vision.
REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu lauded the Governor’s forward-thinking leadership, revealing that an international investor is prepared to inject $150 million into Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, with Plateau State primed to benefit significantly.
Hon. Bashir Datti Lawandi, Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, and Engr. Ponzing Gamde, Managing Director of the Plateau State Energy Corporation, also shared insights into the state’s energy roadmap, underscoring the transformative impact of reliable electricity on economic growth and social equity.
The event attracted notable stakeholders, including Theophilus Nweke of Cloud Energy, Habiba Ali of SOSAI Renewable Energies, and Monica Liang of Lemi Renewable Energy Limited, all of whom expressed interest in investing in Plateau’s renewable energy landscape.
This bold partnership signals a new era for Plateau State, aiming to electrify its rural communities, attract global investments, and emerge as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s renewable energy revolution.
