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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) at the weekend signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mercy Corps to strengthen electricity co-operatives towards improved electricity access in Nigeria.
Speaking during the signing in Abuja, Managing Director/CEO, Managing Director/CEO, of REA, Abba Abubakar Aliyu said that the MoU aims to provide capacity building and strengthen the Rural Electricity Users Co-operatives Society (REUCS); provide technical assistance for the Africa Mini-grid Programme (AMP) as well as support in the development of Sustainable Business Model for the Operations and Maintenance of the Korean Energy Project
“Today’s MoU signing strengthens REA’s drive for sustainability of projects. There is a need to always plan for the end of projects and to indeed put in sustainable measures that will drive the continuity of the project post completion. At REA, the REUCS is the platform used to ensure this sustainability. This platform ensures operation and maintenance of the projects as well as security of the infrastructure and revenue collection. Mercy Corps through years of expertise under this strategic partnership will help the agency towards sustaining projects deployed”he said
In his remarks, the Country Director of Mercy Corps Nigeria, Ndubuisi Anyanwu stated:
“Today is pivotal for us with this signing with the REA. It is not just a formality but a spark that ignites partnership. We stand firm with REA’s mandate and envision a Nigeria that no matter how remote a place can be, access to electricity powers homes, education, healthcare and social development. This MoU represents a powerful partnership that will mobilise communities to form strong co-operatives that will ensure economic growth. We are honoured to partner with REA
“This collaboration signifies the willingness and commitment of the organizations in boosting the socio-economic lives of rural communities in Nigeria through provision of electricity”
