𝐒𝐒𝐃𝐂 𝐔nveils 𝐑ural 𝐄nergy 𝐏lan 𝐅or 𝐒outh-𝐒outh 𝐑egion – THISAGE

By Barth Ikiebe

The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has outlined plans to bring electricity to all rural communities in the region.

The CEO of SSDC, Usoro Akpabio, disclosed this in a meeting with the CEO of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Eng. Abba Abubakar Aliyu in Abuja.

Ms Akpabio said the initiative aims to empower people, bridge the energy gap and create an economic revolution using clean energy solutions.

He expressed appreciation to Eng. Aliyu’s leadership and pledged the Commission’s willingness to work closely with REA to deliver transformative energy projects.

According to Usoro Akpabio, his plans included the electrification of rural and riverine communities, powering agricultural and processing clusters, renewable energy solutions for schools, health centers and SMEs, youth training and job creation in the clean energy sector.

The CEO of REA, Eng. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, pledged the agency’s full support, highlighting existing projects in the region as its basis.

He praised the SSDC for its vision and commitment to promoting regional development.

Engr Aliyu highlighted several ongoing and completed REA projects in the South-South, including solar hybrid mini-grids, electrification of schools and healthcare facilities, as well as market electrification projects.

He reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region through stronger collaboration with SSDC.

Both sides agreed to establish a joint working group to accelerate the implementation of the project, which also includes a focus on youth training and job creation in the clean energy sector.

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