Managing Director/CEO of REA, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu (Right) and the Statistician-General of the Federation/Chief Executive Officer of NBS, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran (Left) after the MOU Signing between REA and NBS to Strengthen National Energy Data through Multi-Tier Energy Survey at the REA Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the conduct of a comprehensive National Energy Survey using the Multi-Tier Tracking Framework (MTF) in Nigeria.
The MoU formalises a strategic partnership between the two Federal Government agencies to provide mutual collaboration and technical support for the survey, which is being implemented under the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank.
A statement by the REA management explained that the initiative is designed to generate high-quality, analytical data to support evidence-based planning and policy formulation in Nigeria’s power and energy sector
On the duration and impact, the statement explained that the MoU will remain in force for 18 months from the date of signing.
While the Data generated from the survey will support national energy planning, improve programme targeting, guide private sector investments, and strengthen Nigeria’s transition toward universal access to electricity and clean cooking solutions.
The agreement was signed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of REA, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and the Statistician-General of the Federation/Chief Executive Officer of NBS, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, in Abuja.
Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. Abba Aliyu noted that the partnership underscores REA’s commitment to data-driven rural electrification planning.
“This collaboration will provide granular, credible data on electricity access, affordability, and off-grid energy solutions across Nigeria.
“The findings will directly inform national electrification initiatives such as the National Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (NESIP), while also strengthening investor confidence in the sector,” he said.
On his part, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation, emphasized the importance of sound statistical standards in national surveys.
“NBS is pleased to provide technical oversight, sampling expertise, and quality assurance to ensure that the survey adheres to global best practices. Reliable data is fundamental to effective policy and sustainable development,” he stated.
The scope of the collaboration
under the MoU, include that the parties would work together to assess energy access at household, community, enterprise, and public institution levels using the Multi-Tier Framework;
It also included to examine household energy affordability, expenditure patterns, and willingness to pay for grid and off-grid solutions.
Both parties would analyze access to and usage of off-grid technologies, including solar home systems, mini-grids, and clean cooking solutions.
Within the duration of implementation of the programme, REA will serve as a key implementation and policy partner, providing sectoral expertise, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, and alignment with Nigeria’s rural electrification priorities.
The NBS on its part, will provide regulatory approval, sampling frames, methodological validation, technical supervision, and capacity building for enumerators, ensuring data quality and credibility.
The World Bank, through ESMAP, will fund and technically oversee the survey and engage a qualified survey firm responsible for field data collection, analysis, and reporting.
The partnership reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration, improving the availability of reliable energy data, and advancing sustainable electrification across rural and underserved communities in Nigeria.
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