The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have partnered to boost electricity in the Niger Delta region.
REA Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Dr. Abba Aliyu, made the announcement on Wednesday via a post on his official X account, saying that “partnership is powerful but partnership backed by action is transformational”.
“Yesterday, the Rural Electrification Agency and the Niger Delta Development Commission formalised our collaboration with the signing of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), an important step toward closing the electricity access gap across the Niger Delta,” Aliyu said.
He stated that this is more than a document, calling the MoU a clear statement of readiness from the NDDC to move decisively in delivering reliable and sustainable power to communities that have waited too long for stable electricity.
According to him, the Niger Delta is central to Nigeria’s economic story, and its development must be supported by infrastructure that enables productivity, enterprise, and dignity.
Aliyu seized the opportunity to thank the Managing Director of NDDC, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, for his strong leadership and commitment in bringing this collaboration to life.
“His resolve to ensure that this partnership translates into real impact on the ground is commendable,” Aliyu said.
“This marks the beginning of sustained, coordinated action. Together, we will align resources, planning, and execution to ensure that communities in the Niger Delta are not just connected but empowered.”