The Federal Government has sought Egypt’s assistance in boosting Nigeria’s power generation, transmission, and distribution, leveraging the North African nation’s expertise to drive significant improvements in the energy sector.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the request during a meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, in Abuja.

Adelabu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, on Sunday, said the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which prioritises electricity as a fundamental right for all Nigerians.

According to him, Nigeria’s interest in learning from Egypt stems from the success recorded in previous engagements with Siemens to stabilise the nation’s power sector.

The meeting between Adelabu and Fouad centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy expansion, particularly in renewable energy and rural electrification.

“Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy transformation, and we are eager to collaborate and learn from your expertise. Our goal is to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable energy access for all Nigerians,” Adelabu said.

He commended Egypt’s achievements in the energy sector, describing the country as a model for energy infrastructure development.

The minister also highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to expand electricity access in remote areas through renewable energy initiatives, citing the economic challenges of extending the national grid to such regions.

“Many rural areas cannot be connected to the grid due to economic constraints, but we cannot neglect them. Through our renewable energy programme, we are bridging this gap. We have secured significant investments, including $750 million from the World Bank’s DARES project and an additional $190 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, to support this initiative,” he stated.



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