…allocates ₦7.95bn to Havenhill for four projects in Taraba, Kwara, Kogi
…₦1.056bn to Faraday & Otstred Ltd. for three projects in Niger
Oredola Adeola
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in its latest disbursement of funds for renewable energy projects nationwide, has allocated ₦7.95 billion to Havenhill to support the procurement of critical equipment for four mini-grid projects spanning Taraba, Kwara, and Kogi States.
Similarly, ₦1.056 billion was released to Faraday & Otstred Limited for mini-grid deployments across three sites in Niger State.
These allocations follow REA’s recent announcements of ₦7.4 billion in financing for Ventura Logistics Services and ₦3.2 billion for Zanoplus.
Backed by the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) program’s Performance-Based Grant (PBG) framework, this funding is a direct result of a recently signed ₦100 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lotus Bank.
Commenting on the development, REA Managing Director Dr. Abba Aliyu lauded the consistent capital injection into Nigeria’s renewable sector.
“What is particularly encouraging here is the consistency; this is not a one-off. It is a pattern of capital being deployed, projects moving forward, and confidence in the system continuing to grow.”
“For developers, this means access to the equipment and financing needed to deliver.
“For communities, it means faster timelines for reliable power. And for the market, it reinforces the point that local financing is stepping up in a significant way,” Aliyu said.
He added that the REA remains committed to empowering local companies to power Nigeria.
“This is exactly the kind of energy we hoped to unlock where Nigerian financial institutions take the lead in powering Nigeria’s renewable infrastructure, backed by strong, performance-based frameworks. We are building momentum, and it is beginning to show,” he added.
