- The Adamawa state government, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), hosted a roundtable engagement in Abuja.
- The event’s highlight was signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Adamawa state Government and REA.
The Adamawa state government, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), hosted a roundtable engagement in Abuja under the theme “Unlocking Private Sector Opportunities in Distributed Renewable Energy.”
The event focused on investment opportunities in renewable energy and strategies to drive economic growth in Adamawa state, according to a statement released on Monday, March 3.
At the event, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri outlined his administration’s efforts in economic reforms, infrastructure development, and financial transparency, which he said have improved the ease of doing business and boosted internally generated revenue.
Fintiri disclosed that his government has executed over 30 rural electrification projects, investing approximately ₦3 billion to enhance energy access across various local government areas.
Using the Vida app, REA identified off-grid areas in Adamawa that need reconnection. The Hong local government area has the highest number of communities without electricity.
Abba noted that providing electricity to these communities would stimulate employment, increase the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and enhance revenue generation.
Adamawa’s commissioner for rural infrastructure and community development, Titus Solomon, described the state as rich in natural resources with significant economic potential.
However, he noted that limited energy access has constrained growth. The event’s highlight was signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Adamawa state Government and REA.
Solomon said the partnership aims to expand electricity access in rural areas, providing reliable power to underserved communities just as speakers at the event called for collective efforts to drive sustainable development and secure a greener future for Adamawa.