REA Confirms 2018 Delivery of University Power Program

The Rural Electrification Agency confirmed that the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) will deliver dedicated electricity to Federal Universities by 2018, as part of the 2017 budget.

The Rural Electrification Agency clarified that the EEP remains on track despite campaigns questioning federal universities' access to reliable electricity.

The 2017 budget was rolled over to 2018, ensuring the EEP's inclusion in the upcoming fiscal year without additional adjustments.

The Rural Electrification Agency confirmed the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) will deliver dedicated electricity to Federal Universities by 2018, as part of the 2017 budget.

The EEP targets specific institutions including Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Bayero University Kano, Usumanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, and Nnamdi Azikwe University Anambra.

The agency stated the EEP remains on schedule despite efforts to block federal universities from receiving uninterrupted power.

The 2017 budget was rolled over to 2018, maintaining the EEP's inclusion without additional fiscal adjustments.