Abba Aliyu
Managing Director/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency
REA - Rural Electrification Agency
Abuja, Nigeria
My organisation
REA - Rural Electrification Agency
REA - Rural Electrification Agency
Government/Public Sector
Abuja, Nigeria
About me
Dr. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is a leading figure in advancing energy access in Nigeria, with over two decades of experience in energy policy. Under his leadership, REA has implemented major initiatives such as the Rural Electrification Fund and large-scale partnerships with the African Development Bank and World Bank.
He has secured significant financing, including a ₦100 billion facility each with FCMB and Lotus Bank as well as the $750 million for the DARES project—the world’s largest off-grid energy program—focused on expanding mini-grids and solar solutions. Dr. Aliyu is also spearheading the development of the National Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (NESIP) to drive universal electricity access.
His leadership has resulted in the deployment of over 350 mini-grids, 1.4 million standalone solar systems, and electrification projects across federal universities, impacting more than 8 million Nigerians across key sectors.
Skills
- electrification
Interests
- electrification
Speaker sessions (1)
Thursday, 4 December 2025
10:00 - 10:20