• To train beneficiaries on productive energy useThe Federal Government has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), for the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a nationwide initiative aimed at delivering energy access to underserved communities in the country. According to AfDB, the project supports the government’s goal to increase electricity access across the nation, as defined in the national development agenda and would provide electricity to households, small-to-medium-sized enterprises, and public institutions in a least-cost and timely manner through off- and mini-grid solutions. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the implementation agency, said it would commit part of the proceeds of the loan to payment under the contract, for the consultancy services of a firm to train the project beneficiaries on productive use of energy under NEP. The Agency said the objective of the training is to stimulate interest in the project by sharing current thinking on innovative practices and products in the off-grid space, to support end-users to increase income and reduce market barriers. It said this would be achieved by providing practical guidance, to enable and encourage stakeholders to participate in the energy-efficient productive use appliances market and support the creation of an enabling environment for its successful implementation.

Source: The Guardian August 03, 2020 04:07 UTC