The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the production and deployment of locally manufactured renewable energy technologies in line with the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy.
The agreement was signed at the headquarters of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) in Abuja, with the Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, facilitating the partnership.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the collaboration was aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capacity, reducing dependence on imported technologies and expanding access to renewable energy solutions across the country.
Halilu said NASENI would scale up the production of renewable energy components, including solar panels and solar-powered streetlights, through its subsidiary, NASENI DevFrontier Green Energy FZE.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of REA, Dr Abba Aliyu, described the agreement as a strategic partnership that would deepen Nigeria’s renewable energy ecosystem through local production and deployment.
He said while NASENI would provide manufacturing and technological capacity, REA would focus on deploying the solutions to underserved and rural communities.
Also speaking, the Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said the agreement reflected the objectives of the Nigeria First Policy, which seeks to strengthen local content, promote accountability and ensure value for money in public procurement.
Under the agreement, REA will off-take photovoltaic modules, inverters and energy storage batteries produced by NASENI DevFrontier Green Energy FZE either directly or through approved distributors and manufacturing partners.
The agency will also facilitate opportunities for NASENI to participate in electrification projects, engage developers and contractors under REA programmes, and collaborate on the promotion of standardised, high-quality solar technologies.
Stakeholders said the partnership is expected to accelerate rural electrification, support local industries, create jobs and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported renewable energy technologies.
This news development was originally reported by our media partner DailyTrust Home .
