REA MD, ABBA ALIYU, WINS PRESTIGIOUS PUBLIC SECTOR CEO OF THE YEAR AWARD
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Aliyu, has been recognized as the Public Sector CEO of the Year at the Nigerian NewsDirect 15th Anniversary and Award Ceremony
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
– Bridging Energy Deficit : REA has made significant strides in bridging Nigeria’s energy deficit, providing electricity access to about eight million Nigerians.
– Sustainable Energy Solutions : Initiatives like Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) and Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) are driving economic growth and improving quality of life in rural areas.
– Renewable Energy: REA is utilizing renewable energy to power rural communities, reducing reliance on diesel and promoting sustainable development.
– Collaboration and Partnerships : The agency is working with development partners, private sector collaborators, and the Federal Government to achieve its goals
DEDICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Dr. Abba Aliyu dedicated the award to the citizens benefiting from REA’s interventions, acknowledging the impact on their lives. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his team, and partners for their support .
Other dignitaries at the event includes the Lagos State Governor represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Lanre Adetokunbo Bajulaye (Man of the Year), The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege (Royal father of the day), Chairman of Gibraltar Construction Nigeria Limited, Sir Olu Okeowo (Special guest of honour), Managing Director of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Engr (Dr) Adedeji Ashiru (Award of Exemplary Leadership in Public Service), Hon.Benjamin Olabinjo, Member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency (Lawmaker of the Year), Managing Director of Fidelity Bank ably represented by the Executive Director, Risk Management, Kevin Ugwuoke, amongst other distinguished personalities.
The Rural Electrification Agency remains committed to its mandate of providing equitable access to electricity, viewing this award not as a destination, but as a motivation to accelerate its electrification targets.
About the Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Implementing Agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria tasked with the electrification of rural and unserved communities. The REA provides access to reliable electric power supply for rural dwellers irrespective of where they live and what they do, in a way that would allow for a reasonable return on investment through an appropriate tariff that is socially acceptable.
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