EDO STATE COMMISSIONER FOR WATER RESOURCES AND ENERGY, HON. (BARR.) WASHINGTON OSA-OSIFO, PH.D VISITS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY, MR. ABBA ABUBAKAR ALIYU IN ABUJA.

EDO STATE COMMISSIONER FOR WATER RESOURCES AND ENERGY, HON. (BARR.) WASHINGTON OSA-OSIFO, PH.D VISITS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY, MR. ABBA ABUBAKAR ALIYU IN ABUJA.

In a profound demonstration of visionary leadership and intergovernmental synergy, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), warmly received the Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Edo State, Hon. Washington Osa-Osifo, Ph.D., on a strategic courtesy visit. 

The high-level engagement, characterized by intellectual depth and mutual commitment to transformative governance, was dedicated to fostering collaboration aimed at accelerating rural electrification in Edo State which is of great importance to the Governor of Edo State,  His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

At the core of their deliberations was the imperative to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the electrification of additional rural communities in Edo State as envisioned by the people-oriented Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, ensuring that sustainable energy access becomes a catalyst for socio-economic development. 

Hon. Washington Osa Osifo, Ph.D., renowned for his unwavering commitment to progressive energy policies, articulated the urgency of bridging the electricity gap, emphasizing the indispensable role of the REA in advancing Edo State’s electrification agenda.

Abba Abubakar Aliyu, in his capacity as the Managing Director of the REA, reaffirmed the Agency’s readiness to forge a robust partnership with the Edo State Government under the resourceful leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo. He lauded the Honourable Commissioner’s strategic foresight and proactive engagement, acknowledging that such collaborations align seamlessly with the Federal Government’s mandate to expand energy accessibility to communities.

This landmark discourse was not merely an exchange of ideas but a convergence of policy, innovation, and execution, setting the stage for an impactful and far-reaching electrification initiative. 

As both entities consolidate their shared vision, it is evident that this engagement marks a defining moment in the pursuit of energy inclusivity and sustainable development in Edo State which is a cardinal focus of Senator Monday Okpebholo's administration.  With such commendable leadership and institutional synergy, the future of rural electrification in Edo State is poised for remarkable progress, reinforcing the unwavering commitment of both State and Federal stakeholders to enhancing energy access as a driver of economic empowerment and social transformation.