The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has hailed the newly released mini-grid regulations by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

He said the regulation is a turning point that will fast-track large-scale solar electrification project delivery in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.

Newsmen recalls that NERC recently announced new mini-grid regulations for the country.

Reacting to the new regulation, Aliyu said that for too long, vital projects were delayed and investments slowed due to a system that failed to match the ambition of the Nigerian people.

He said by aligning policy with the practical realities faced by developers on the ground, the new rules are expected to unlock massive opportunities for millions of Nigerians currently living without reliable power in underserved areas.

He further lauded the NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni, and the NERC team, stating that their openness to collaboration has effectively written their names in gold.

He emphasized that for developers working under major initiatives like DARES, NEP, and the Energizing Education Program, the impact of this reform is immediate.

“The work now shifts from navigating bureaucratic hurdles to accelerating the deployment of infrastructure that can finally meet the true demand of underserved communities,” Aliyu said.

He added that these new reforms will ensure that once a project is built, it is commissioned and delivers power to the people without unnecessary delay.