RAFINZURUFI COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AFTER TEN DECADES

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..... As REA Commissions 40kWp Solar Hybrid Mini Grid Project Through Rural Electrification Fund.

Rafinzurufi Community, a community with a population of about 3,000 inhabitants  located in the Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has benefited from the programme of the federal government aimed at providing electricity to Nigerians in rural communities across the country.

The 40kWp Solar Hybrid mini grid project, sponsored and completed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the Rural Electrification Fund – Call 2 programme will provide clean, safe, affordable and reliable electricity for the community members. 

The REA, the implementing Agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) under the Federal Ministry of Power, is tasked with the electrification of unserved and underserved communities to catalyze economic growth and improve quality of life for Nigerians.

The Honourable Minister of State Federal Capital Territory, Hajiya Drz Mariya Mahmoud ably represented by Special Adviser to the Minister, Michael Bawa, stated “Beyond the illumination of a vibrant community such as Rafinzurfi, there is no doubt that the men, women and children in this community will now experience socioeconomic transformation like never before. 

"Electricity is a catalyst and access to sustainable electricity creates opportunities and possibilities to previously unconnected citizens. This is why the work being done in rural communities by the REA further shows that the Federal Government of Nigeria is keen on leaving no one behind in the delivery of its developmental programmes”, the Minister stated.

The REA Managing Director/CEO, Abba Abubakar Aliyu ably represented by the Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund, Engr. Doris Uboh reiterated the Agency’s commitment to electrifying rural communities. 

“Today, as we officially commission this mini-grid, we are not merely ushering in brighter nights and productive days in this vibrant community. We are unlocking opportunities for all.” 

Chief Executive Officer of Nato Tropical Technology Limited, Anayo Okenwa stated that, “This project has reversed rural urban migration. The community is expanding and we can see the kind of development electricity brings. We look forward to the expansion of the project. 

"We want to thank the Rural Electrification Agency for their support to us and the development of electricity projects across the country,”Okenwa stated.

Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman, Abubakar Jibrin Giri, who was represented by Muhammad Ibrahim Gasheda while congratulating the people of Rafinzurfi, said; “To the people of Rafinzurfi, I say congratulations. I appreciate your support and cooperation during the implementation of this project in this community.It is my prayer that it will help increase and bring more investors to this community.“

An elated Etsu of Rafinzurufi, HRH Yunusa Dikko Musa, in his address at the occasions, stated that, “This project has now made us believe in the promises of the Federal Government. Indeed, this is a sign that the Government have not forgotten the rural people of this country”.