NCC, REA Launch Joint Committee to Boost Renewable Energy for Telecom Infrastructure

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have officially inaugurated the NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption to power telecom infrastructure across Nigeria.

The committee, inaugurated on Friday, 27th June 2025, at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja, marks a critical milestone in advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion goals. The event was led by Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of NCC, and Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director of REA, alongside senior officials from both agencies.

Dr. Maida emphasized that the partnership aligns with national priorities, addressing connectivity and power gaps in rural and underserved communities. He highlighted the symbiotic relationship between telecom infrastructure and renewable energy, noting that reliable power is essential for optimal telecom operations while digital expansion drives energy demand.

“This initiative goes beyond infrastructure—it’s about fostering inclusion, reducing inequalities, and creating opportunities for shared prosperity,” Maida stated. “By powering base stations and enabling access to digital services, we are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, ensuring no community is left behind.”

REA’s Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, echoed this optimism, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to collaborating with NCC to deliver sustainable energy solutions for underserved populations.

The newly formed committee will focus on:
– Developing integrated renewable energy solutions for telecom sites.
– Sharing geospatial data for improved infrastructure planning.
– Aligning funding frameworks for project execution.
– Tracking socio-economic impact through measurable indicators.

This partnership is expected to serve as a model for inter-agency cooperation, driving progress in line with Nigeria’s **National Broadband Plan** and broader sustainable development goals.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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