REA launches NEP Legacy photobook showcasing human impact of energy access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has launched the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) Legacy Photobook, a compelling visual documentation of the achievements and impact of the NEP.

“The launch underscores the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive national development through sustainable energy access,” according to a statement by the agency.

The NEP, implemented by the REA with support from the World Bank, has delivered life-changing energy solutions to millions of Nigerians in unserved and underserved communities.

“The photobook curates powerful moments from energized homes and schools to thriving rural enterprises spotlighting the human stories behind the data.

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“The NEP Achievement Photobook captures more than milestones; it tells the story of lives transformed through energy,” Abba Abubakar Aliyu, MD/CEO of the REA, was quoted to have said.

Aliyu stated that “Electrification is not just about access it’s about empowerment, equity, and a better future for all. On this Democracy Day, we honour the power of inclusion and the promise of progress.”

Olufemi Akinyelure, Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme, explained:
“This photobook is more than a record of our achievements; it is a powerful tribute to the communities we serve. Each page tells a story of resilience, hope, and opportunity made possible through sustained collaboration, sound policy, and a deep commitment to bridging the energy access gap. Electrification is not just about power it’s about people.”

Organised around four key pillars – Education, Health, Agriculture, and MSMEs – the book offers a vivid, human-centered account of national progress.

It features the real voices and faces of everyday Nigerians and includes an immersive audiovisual experience, allowing readers to hear firsthand testimonies from beneficiaries whose lives have been transformed by NEP interventions.

The agency said that “the launch of the photobook aligns with the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which prioritizes human capital development, infrastructure expansion, economic empowerment, and sustainability.

“New Energies: Human Stories Beyond Data reflects the administration’s steadfast support for transformative energy access programmes, a commitment further reinforced by the Presidential approval and launch of DARES (Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up), now the largest publicly funded energy access programme in the world.

“The NEP’s success is a testament to the power of coordinated action in solving national challenges with local solutions.

“As NEP transitions into its next phase under the Nigeria DARES initiative, the NEP Legacy Photobook serves as both a record of how far we have come and a clear signal of the country’s ambition to go further.”