Tag: Rural Electrification Agency
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8 varsities to benefit from Education ministry, REA 24-hour electricity deal
The Federal Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Federal Government’s Energising Education Programme (EEP) to provide 24-hour electricity on campuses.
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Tinubu appoints Abba Aliyu as MD, Rural Electrification Agency
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abba Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointment, effective from Jan. 23, is for an initial term of four years, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman, said in a statement.
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N6bn fraud: Ex-MD, Rural Electrification Agency, Gekpe others bag 3 year jail terms
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Gudu, Abuja on Thursday sentenced a former Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Engr Samuel Ibi Gekpe to three years imprisonment for criminal breach of trust, and misappropriation of funds in excess of N6 billion meant for rural electrification projects under his agency. Also…