The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has advanced the implementation of the Africa Mini-grids Programme (AMP) in Nigeria, signing grant agreements for the development of 23 mini-grids across six geopolitical zones.

The initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to expand clean energy access and support agricultural development.

At the signing ceremony, the REA awarded grants totalling $5.91 million to 18 renewable energy developers.

The mini-grids, with capacities ranging from 30Kwp to 200Kwp, are expected to benefit over 70,000 Nigerians, providing more than 600 productive use connections and 375 social connections.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen rural agricultural value chains and accelerate energy access in underserved communities.

The AMP was launched in 2022 and operates in 21 African countries. In Nigeria, the programme aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to promote decentralised renewable energy solutions.

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