The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has partnered with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deliver solar-powered electricity to 15 critical public health and education facilities in Nigeria.
The initiative was announced in a statement by REA on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Under the agreement, ECOWAS will provide a $700,000 grant to fund the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in selected rural health centers and schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger State, and Nasarawa State.
The projects will be implemented by REA.
REA Managing Director, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, described the partnership as a powerful example of regional collaboration advancing national development priorities.
“This partnership with ECOWAS reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to expanding reliable electricity access to critical public institutions. Electrifying health centers and schools means improving healthcare delivery, enhancing learning conditions, and strengthening community development,” he said.
The initiative falls under the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), supported by the World Bank, which aims to expand off-grid electricity solutions across West Africa and the Sahel region.
In a related development, REA also signed an agreement with the Niger State Government to accelerate rural electrification efforts within the state.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago described the collaboration as a key component of his administration’s “New Niger” agenda, focused on sustainable infrastructure and improved public service delivery.
“By implementing these solar projects, Niger State is ensuring that our rural health and educational facilities have the reliable power they need to serve our people effectively. We remain committed to providing the necessary counterpart support to make this initiative a lasting success,” he stated.
The projects are expected to enhance healthcare outcomes, improve educational performance, and boost overall quality of life in underserved rural communities by providing consistent, clean, and renewable energy to essential public facilities.
