Abba Aliyu

With a strong background in energy policy & over two decades of experience, he oversees the implementation of ambitious projects to expand electricity access to rural & underserved areas. These projects include the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Capital Projects, & the 550-million-dollar Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) – a World Bank ($350m) & African Development Bank ($200m) initiative deploying mini-grids & solar power solutions.

His leadership is instrumental in securing substantial funding for the NEP’s successive project called the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES), which will be deploying solar power solutions, & promoting renewable energy through innovative models like the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCOs).

Abba is currently spearheading the development of a comprehensive National Electrification Strategy & Implementation Plan (NESIP),harmonising national energy access data, improving partnerships, & mobilising financial resources to accelerate Nigeria's journey towards universal electricity access.