The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Aliyu, has affirmed that Nigeria has the highest number of people living without access to electricity in the world, with an estimated 90 million citizens still in darkness.
Aliyu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, stated that while the figure remains alarming, the federal government of Nigeria was actively working with the private sector to close the energy gap.
He added that over 70 million Nigerians are now enjoying electricity.
“Nigeria has the highest number of people without access to electricity, and this is the first time that I am seeing a government dealing with it.. . Continue..Reading. .