Ahmad Salihijo @modisalihijo Twitter profile

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Ahmad Salihijo

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1 year

Yesterday, I paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam @NuhuRibadu , as he takes on the critical task on national security. At the REA, we understand the nexus between the accelerated deployment of energy access programmes and security.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

It's always great fun meeting & interacting with my former boss and mentor @AminaJMohammed ...i have learnt so much from her and she remains supportive of my career growth #SDG7

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

We just concluded the commissioning of a 1.35MW Solar hybrid power plant, under the #EnergizingEducationProgramme designed to power the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) in Delta State. This is the 5th #EEP project to be commissioned, more underway.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

A distinguished member of the Budo-Are community in Oyo state🙂. She came out ready for the tour of the 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid we delivered to the community yesterday. For what I and my team have been up to in the past few weeks, browse @realREANigeria 's timeline.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) will soon receive us for the official commissioning ceremony of the 8.25MW Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid delivered under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) of the @NigeriaGov . Read more about EEP here .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Today marks my first 365 days as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). When I was called upon a year ago to take on the responsibility of joining the REA and powering the unserved and.... Read more here .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

I use this medium to celebrate and congratulate His Excellency, Vice President @ProfOsinbajo on his 64th birthday. Your Excellency, you have been an incisive leader who has consistently optimized the capacity and foresight towards nation-building. #HappyBirthdayVP .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Inna lillahi wa Inna ilayhi Raji'un.The news of the demise of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to H.E, President @MBuhari came as a shock. I use this medium to commiserate with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased. May Almighty Allah (SWT)grant him Aljanna Firdaus.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

It's been quite a long and eventful day in Kogi State. We visited HRH, The Ohinoyi of Ebira Land just before we headed for the business of the day; the commissioning of a 65kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid at Ukpogo community as well as a 5.4kWp at the Cottage Hospital, Adavi-Eba.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Accelerating access to clean, safe and reliable energy in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria is by far the most critical conversation we continue to have at REA. Communities are being energized through our initiatives but we continue to push for much more.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Driving #clean , sustainable energy initiatives is a top priority in stimulating local economies, while preserving the environment. As mandated by the @NigeriaGov , the @realREANigeria continues to deliver impactful projects across Nigeria through different programmes.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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5 years

I had some great time speaking with @DrJoeAbah , the Country Director of DAI, at his office earlier today. His support and ideas are always appreciated. Thanks for your time Doc.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

2 years

80 hearty cheers to His Excellency, President @MBuhari , GCFR. Your incisiveness and transformative leadership culture continues to inspire us to do more and give the best of us to this great nation. Happy Birthday Mr. President.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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1 year

1/6 Today, we were joined by @WorldBank President, Mr. Ajay Banga, @DamilolaSDG7 , CEO of @SEforALLorg , and other stakeholders on a visit to Petti Village in the FCT where we have, through the @WorldBank -funded Nigeria Electrification Project, deployed a 60KwP solar mini-grid,

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Ahmad Salihijo

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5 years

Another day well-spent at #REA_HQ . Earlier in the day, Sean Melbourne, the Head of Climate Change & Energy at the British High Commission, paid me a visit. We discussed energy & development, after he gave some impressive feedback on the recently-held UK-Africa Investment Summit.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

Yesterday, I had an engaging session with representatives from 6 Solar Home Systems (SHS) companies who were invited to the #REAHQ to sign onto the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) Output-Based Fund (OBF) Agreements.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

8 months

#COP28 Sideline with the Dr. Olasupo Olusi, the MD/CEO of @BOINigeria yesterday, 2nd of Dec 2023. #CollaborationforDevelopment in Nigeria.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

3 years

In the business of powering communities, critical stakeholders must continue to convert strategy to action while making real impact in the lives of real people in Nigeria. The work that we do at @realREANigeria continue to reveal a myriad of opportunities in the off-grid sector.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

As the Almighty have spared us to witness another great day, I wish my friend, brother and colleague Dr. @Sohiare (The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund) a happy birthday. We appreciate your zeal, insight, achievements and work ethics at the @realREANigeria . 🎁

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

This week, we officially unveiled the Research and Innovation Hub at the @realREANigeria . This new programme was unveiled under the @NigeriaGov 's Rural Electrification Fund (REF) to stimulate research and innovation in the energy sector in Nigeria.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

As part of our compliance with the social distancing protocols of the @NigeriaGov , we have continued to leverage remote-work platforms to collaborate with critical stakeholders; both far and near.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

1 year

A courtesy visit by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of @ekitistategov , Hon. @biodunaoyebanji and his incisive team of professionals, Commissioners and Advisors, which quickly turned into an insightful and knowledge-driven session, to the delight of myself and my colleagues

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

For every novel technology discovered, the world goes through the process of understanding and optimizing its value points. With renewable energy, the @NigeriaGov , @PowerMinNigeria , @realREANigeria and other critical stakeholders have continued to open up the sector while....

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Globally, continuous innovation will enable us get the best out of energy storage systems while improving on the state-of-the-art of renewable energy battery technologies.For all projects implemented by REA, we always insist on the best option, per time to serve our stakeholders.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

One of the ways through which we leverage technology in the work we do at the REA will be revealed later this month during the launch of the One Stop Investment Platform (OSIP) for Renewable Energy and Energy Effficiency.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

As tough as 2020 has been, we have been able to hit key milestones in the sector through strategic inter-agency and inter-sectorial collaboration. The @PowerMinNigeria 's theme for the 2020 Top Management Retreat, "Team-Work for Optimal Productivity" is apt!

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

I am happy to announce that we successfully signed term sheets with 4 federal universities and 1 teaching hospital today under the #EnergizingEducationProgramme . As an objective of the EEP, this move will enable us, through the @WorldBank , to continue to energize institutions...

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Tune-in at 4PM to join me on NTA as I field questions on the enegy sector as well as the work we do at the REA.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

2 years

Cheers @AminaJMohammed , a mentor par excellence: I join your family, friends and acquaintances in celebrating the deserving national honour conferred on you as Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) by our leader, His Excellency President @Mbuhari , GCFR.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Today I was at the @WorldBank HQ in Abuja to attend a meeting via VC on Powering Nigeria alongside DG @BPENigeria Mr Alex Okoh

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

There are significant potentials in the deployment of renewable energy solutions to power homes and communities across the nation. Beyond enlivening previously unserved communities, @realREANigeria we continue to witness practical socio-economic transformation after deployment.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

The last 3 days have been hectic and productive in a lot of ways. Myself and the reconstituted REA Board Members kicked-off our first board meeting on Thursday, 11th of June, 2020. We worked all through Friday, the 12th of June, 2020. We reconverged today, the 13th of June 2020.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

I had another privilege to witness renewable energy in action yesterday at the official commissioning of the 260kWp solar hybrid system at the @NCDCgov laboratory in Gaduwa, Abuja. With a unique design providing sufficient energy, this @PowerMinNigeria project was supported by...

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Today, I visited the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and some senior members of his management. We discussed the REA Energizing Education Programme (EEP) under which an 8.4MW gas-fired plant is being built at the University.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Join me on @ARISEtv (Channel 416) in a few minutes as I share my thoughts on the Economic Sustainability Plan of the @NigeriaGov , @cenbank . The @realREANigeria will be implementing this timely intervention as mandated by President @MBuhari .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

FYI: Facebook - . Linkedin - . Twitter - .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

Renewable energy continues to offer a good pathway out of poverty. Beyond leveraging renewable energy technologies to serve the unserved and the underserved across Nigeria as mandated by the @NigeriaGov , the @realREANigeria has moved away from traditional strategies...

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Ahmad Salihijo

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5 years

I believe collaboration between countries and amongst stakeholders will continue to improve the energy ecosystem. Enabling such knowledge-driven spaces often helps to mainstream quality discussions which often leads to developing solutions beneficial to the energy ecosystem.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

2 years

The @NigeriaGov has consistently communicated the pivotal role of energy access for national growth, while marching plans with action, with actual initiatives targeted at energy poverty and socio-economic growth.

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@ProfOsinbajo

2 years

Nigeria's plans & commitments to carbon neutrality must include clear plans on energy access if we are to confront poverty. Both the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine have had severely damaging effects on decades worth of gains made in the energy sector.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

Before we kick off the ceremony at ATBU shortly, let me share a few exclusive clips I took this morning at the #EnergizingEducationProgramme mini-grid power plant we are here to commission today. Countdown to #EnergizingATBU . For live updates, join @realREANigeria .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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9 months

Today, the Federal Minister of Power through @TheREANigeria marked another milestone in the energy sector. 180,000 Nigerians in Toto Community, Nasarawa State now has access to clean, safe and reliable energy through a 352.24KwP solar hybrid interconnected mini-grid. Today, we

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

A big thank you to @GovernorInuwa for attending the official commissioning and also taking a tour of the 85kWp solar mini-grid designed to serve the people of Dakiti in Akko LGA of Gombe State, today. This project is under @NigeriaGov 's Rural Electrification Fund (REF).

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

I'm particularly excited about the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) because of it's impact on education & healthcare, as well as the sustainability of the programme. Since 2016 when President @Mbuhari approved the EEP, a lot has been achieved.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Earlier today, we held a very important Workshop to sensitize and engage eligible Bidders under the 2nd Call of the @NigeriaGov 's Rural Electrification Fund (REF). The workshop enabled the Agency's team to sensitize shortlisted bidders on eligibility and selection criteria.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

#SolarPowerNaija : Join me live on @channelstv Sunrise Daily today as we deepen the conversation on the Economic Sustainability Plan and the newly unveiled Solar Power Naija Programme of the @NigeriaGov .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

In any nation, the plan must never be to restrict investments in infrastructural development to 'urban cities'. The impact of true national development must be felt and accessible to every citizen. I and my team at REA deliberately push this mandate of the @NigeriaGov .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Earlier today, myself and the Minister of State, @PowerMinNigeria , @AgbaGoddy attended a virtual meeting with the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP)-World Bank team. The Minister reiterated the support of the @NigeriaGov to the project...

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Thanks a lot @BashirAhmaad for stopping by at the #REAHQ today. When used positively, the New Media space offer valuable opportunities and strategies for stakeholder engagement and impact communication. At @realREANigeria , we will continue to leverage these tools for our work.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

3 years

I congratulate our Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Dr. @Sohiare on the conferment as the new "Akiliwo Ejeh of Olamaboro Okpo". This is another gesture of appreciation.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Earlier today, I had quite an interesting and productive engagement with key stakeholders and representatives from beneficiary institutions under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).

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Ahmad Salihijo

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2 years

I am delighted that the @realREANigeria , today held a Grant Signing ceremony with the @EUinNigeria and the @giz_gmbh - @nesp_nigeria where 8 local solar mini-grid developers have received grants under the Interconnected Mini-Grid Acceleration Scheme (IMAS).

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Ahmad Salihijo

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2 years

It was great receiving @DamilolaSDG7 the immediate past MD/CEO of @realREANigeria and the current CEO of @SEforALLorg at the #REAHQ today. Kudos to the team at SEforAll for working with the @NigeriaGov on the #IntegratedEnergyPlanningTool , recently launched by H.E, @ProfOsinbajo .

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

3 years

We had a very productive meeting earlier today at the Energy Transition Working Group, the inter-ministerial group approved by H.E Pres. @MBuhari last year to assess energy transition issues. The meeting was chaired by H.E VP @ProfOsinbajo .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Deploying offgrid solutions and ensuring energy access in previously unserved communities is a win. However, sensitizing community members on the myriad opportunities available through the productive use of energy ultimately helps to stimulate socioeconomic activities. #SDG7 .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

We kicked off a new week with the signing of grant agreements. This afternoon, two mini-grid developers were signed up under the Mini-Grid Performance Based Grant (PBG), under the @WorldBank and @AfDB_Group funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).

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Ahmad Salihijo

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5 years

The conference room at the Ministry of Power was buzzing with great discussions earlier at the Nigeria/IMF Consultation Exercise. Vital presentations on energy access & development.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Congratulations once more to my colleague and brother @Sohiare , the Executive Director of @NigeriaGov 's Rural Electrification Fund (REF) for being awarded Young Leader of the Year at the African Power, Energy and Water Industry Awards by @AfricaUtilities , @PGAFRICA .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Earlier today, I received the DG of @NaptinNigeria , Ahmed Nagode and his team at the #REA_HQ . We had quite an engaging conversation on areas we can collaborate to scale up technical capacity and skills in REA and the energy space in general.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Earlier today with Jon Exel, World Bank Task Team Lead. It has been a productive day at the ongoing National Offgrid Electrification Forum in Addis Ababa, facilitated by @WorldBank 's ESMAP & @DFID_UK to promote investments in the sector & facilitate deployment of minigrid tech.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

The gender mainstreaming initiative of @realREANigeria is deliberately designed to improve the overall share of women working in key positions in the energy sector. Beyond the roles that women currently play within the Agency, we have an active STEM programme under the #EEP .

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

2 years

🔌 60KwP mini-grid in Okangha Nkpansi, Ikom LGA, Cross River State deployed in 2021. It is satisfying and fulfilling listening to stories about change and socio-economic impact following the implementation of @realREANigeria projects.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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3 years

An aerial view of the #ATBU Facility. For more details and information on this project, please feel free to join @realREANigeria . Live tweets will be up on the handle once we kick off. #EnergizingATBU .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Live at the ongoing @PowerAfricaUS Summit ( #PAS20 ): Having a chat with @AmyCarabajal , Director Special Projects at @RenewviaEnergy . Renewvia is one of the investors participating in the Nigeria Electrification Project, with a Performance Based Grant (PBG) approved by @WorldBank .

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Ahmad Salihijo

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2 years

"The ravages of climate change but perhaps more importantly the existential problem of extreme poverty. Both, not one, must be addressed,”-President @MBuhari Very valid submissions by His Excellency, President of @NigeriaGov at the 8th Ordinary Session of Ministers @ggwnigeria .

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

At the @PowerMinNigeria on a courtesy visit today, myself and the reconstituted board members of the REA were recieved by the Honourable Ministers, @EngrSMamman and @AgbaGoddy ; the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack and other Directors in the Ministry.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

I kicked off my day with an engaging meeting with @WiebeB_Africa , CEO of @AllOnEnergy private developers driving energy innovations & collaborations in the ecosystem & David Raggay of @MindimiF , a team looking to drive sustainable energy in healthcare & education sectors in NGR.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

I use this medium to wish the Hon. Minister of Power, @EngrSMamman a Happy Birthday. Your sense of direction, dedication and determination to steer this sector forward while driving the mandate of @NigeriaGov continues to inspire us all. Here's to more graceful years.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Join me this week on the @BusinessDayNg Energy Series.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

3 years

At REA, our commitment to #sustainability is evident in our continuous push to implement sure proof mechanisms for same, across board. By design, we pay close attention to standards, efficiency and long-term sustainability of projects being implemented by the Agency.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Thank You All!

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

This week, we had a productive meeting at @NERCNG , centred around the quick scale up of energy access to millions of Nigerians across the nation through funding of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF).

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Ahmad Salihijo

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1 year

The business of electrification is strengthened through strategic collaborations with key stakeholders; both local and global. This is why @TheREANigeria continues to optimize opportunities for strategic alliances as part of our efforts to strengthen the off-grid space and

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

The more we move around the nation, deploying energy infrastructure in off-grid communities, the more we witness the uniqueness of each Nigerian community. From the culture to the local commerce and everything in between.The goal is to continue to ensure optimum impact of RE tech

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Earlier today, a few members of the 4th Estate stopped by at the #REA_HQ to engage me on the programmes and initiatives we drive at the Agency, recorded impact as well as future plans in the Nigeria renewable energy sector. Once published, I will share links to this interview.🗞️

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Ahmad Salihijo

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2 years

The COVID-19 pandemic didn't derail the @NigeriaGov 's plan on nationwide electrification. Rather, it strengthened Public-Private-Partnerships and deepened inter-agency collaboration, enabling the government to expand the plan to close the energy gap in the healthcare sector.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

My best wishes to our President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, @MBuhari on his 78th Birthday today. A progressive visionary, I appreciate your unwavering support and leadership qualities towards enabling us meet the @realREANigeria mandate. *Image (c)-Pre-COVID19.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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2 years

Happy birthday to my brother and colleague, Dr. @Sohiare , the E.D of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) @realREANigeria . Your impact within the offgrid sector and at REA remains invaluable. As you add another year today, may the Almighty continue to guide your path.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Earlier Today, Myself and Other Distinguished Members of The Re-Constituted REA Board Convened For The Inaugural Board Meeting Where We Discussed New Plans In Pushing Forth the Mandate of The REA.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

It was a fulfilling time at #NEP_AfDBLaunch earlier today; having hit a milestone I am particularly excited about. Our stakeholders, especially residents of unserved & underserved communities in Nigeria, already see, first hand, the impact of the Nigeria Electrification Project..

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

One of our objectives is to ensure a data-driven off-grid model for Nigeria that will become an exemplar for Sub-Saharan Africa. A critical part of this model is in ensuring set standards and guidelines are followed in the deployment of off-grid technologies.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

At REA, we always encourage private sector partnership for growth and impact in the renewable energy industry. As part of REA's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, myself and the E.D, REF, @sohiare had a meeting with the team from @StanChartNG , yesterday.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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2 years

I congratulate His Excellencies, President @MBuhari and Vice President @ProfOsinbajo for this timely and data-driven decision on the official launch of the nation’s #EnergyTransition Plan today. I commend @SEforALLorg , @RockefellerFdn and @EnergyAlliance for the quality support.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

3 years

Earlier today, I visited the @FranceAbuja Embassy, in company of the Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF) at the @realREANigeria Dr. @Sohiare where we were received by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jerome Pasquier.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

The year 2020 was a tough year for the energy industry as it slowed down development efforts in Nigeria and across the world. However, our zeal to ensure accelerated impact through the deployment of renewable energy solutions enabled us to deliver these👇

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Ahmad Salihijo

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8 months

I extend my deepest appreciation to the esteemed leadership and members of the NSE who have deemed me worthy of this distinction. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to be recognized among such accomplished professionals who have dedicated their careers to engineering

REANigeria

@TheREANigeria

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Today, the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) confered a Fellowship on Engr. Ahmad Salihijo, FNSE, the MD/CEO of the REA. Engr. @modisalihijo joins other distinguished men and women who continue to uphold the principles, values and practical impact of the engeenring ecosystem.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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1 year

The Solar Power Naija (SPN) Programme is a key programme activated by the @NigeriaGov as part of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). @TheREANigeria is tasked with the implementation of this programme targeted at leveraging solar energy to ultimately enable 5 million new solar

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

Earlier today, I had my first round-table discussion with mini grid developers who have been leveraging our mandate at REA to connect unserved & underserved communities in Nigeria through the @WorldBank -funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

#5MConnections : The pathway to energy access, financial inclusion and poverty reduction. Earlier today, we joined H.E the VP of @NigeriaGov , @ProfOsinbajo where he chaired a virtual meeting with the Economic Sustainability Committee on FG's ESP implementation.

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Ahmad Salihijo

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4 years

Partnerships matter. Productive partnerships and collaboration with critical stakeholders is key to making progress and achieving set development goals. #SDG17 is critical to other #SDGs as it directs the implementation and revitalization of global partnership for Sustainable Dev

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@modisalihijo

4 years

As we continue to comply with guidelines and protocols in order to keep ourselves safe in the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, we would like to remind our partners and stakeholders that they can reach us via the official REA email address; info @rea .gov.ng. Thanks.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

It was an emotional day for me today as I met up with my old colleagues from @icrcng ...the commission played a fundamental role in building my career and I look like forward to further collaborations

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

5 years

I would like to take a moment to appreciate our father who left us almost 20 years ago...i've never in my life seen anyone that has so much good will...everyone always has good stories to say about him and it has been a great source for inspiration for all of us../1.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

There is a reason why we deliberately push a strategy on stimulating Productive Use of Energy (PUE), especially in unserved and underserved communities being powered with off-grid solutions across the country. For us at REA, the impact of clean, safe and reliable energy....

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

2 years

It was a privilege to officially open the #GOGSFE exhibition rooms today, engaging with a growing community of private sector developers and innovators in the energy sector, alongside @Dr_ENsabimana , Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

#WorldHealthDay : I would like to use this opportunity, once again to commend the dedication and commitment of health workers in Nigeria and the world over as they battle to contain the #COVID19 pandemic. Together, let's support this fight by #stayinghome and #StayingSafe .

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

#DidYouKnow ?: As part of the efforts of the @NigeriaGov to stimulate innovative approaches to rural electrification, we have the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), one of the key programmes within the REA.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

1 year

This morning, I officially flagged off the @TheREANigeria ’s Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase III pre-bid conference. This phase is being supported by the @AfDB_Group and is designed to energize 8 additional Federal universities and 1 affiliated teaching hospital.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

At @realREANigeria , we have made it our responsibility to work with the best hands when delivering renewable energy solutions. Also, to continue to strengthen and expand the capacity within the sector, there is need to deliberately harness innovative ideas within our space.

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

The @NigeriaGov 's Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) is designed to close the energy gap in unserved and underserved communities across the nation. Even better, NEP is a private sector-driven initiative being implemented by the REA. Learn more here .

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Ahmad Salihijo

@modisalihijo

4 years

As we continue to move across the zones, commissioning completed REA projects as mandated by the @NigeriaGov , @PowerMinNigeria , we successfully powered up two communities earlier today, both located in Katsina State, North-West Nigeria.

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