The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), has officially launched the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI). The flagship government-led programme is designed to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar energy solutions across public sector institutions, including schools, hospitals, security posts, and government offices. The initiative is aimed at replacing diesel dependency, reducing the public sector’s carbon footprint, and promoting Nigeria’s energy transition.
Phase zero of NPSSI is fully funded by the Federal Government with ₦100 billion. Subsequent phases will adopt innovative blended financing structures to attract private capital from domestic and international long-term investors, without reliance on sovereign guarantees or contingent liabilities. This structure is expected to encourage localisation of renewable energy capability and supply chain integration.
NPSSI is expected to provide clean, reliable power to critical public infrastructure, reduce governance costs, strengthen fiscal efficiency, and stimulate local manufacturing in renewable energy. The initiative will also create bankable models for capital market participation, positioning Nigeria as a renewable energy hub in Africa while driving sustainability and innovation in public sector energy financing.
