Re: Allegations of contract fraud against Rural Electrification Agency’s management false and baseless
The attention of the Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) REA-Chapter has been drawn to a coordinated attack targeted at soiling the Agency’s good name, tarnishing the leadership’s image and discrediting the giant strides we have achieved over the years.
Part of this evil scheme is publishing reports containing unsubstantiated claims and allegations of contract fraud, ownership of private companies and multiple bank accounts allegedly linked to Directors at the Agency.
We want to state that all these claims are entirely false with no shred of truth. It is also important to note that the fictitious narratives being peddled by these unscrupulous elements do not represent the Agency’s values, mission and objectives.
We are a law-abiding Agency; everything we do, including procurement and management activities, is within the ambit of the laws and constitutional provisions guiding the Agency’s operation. Our workers and management staff are also compliant with all necessary regulations.
That being said, we understand that some media and civil society organizations are being used by unscrupulous elements to rubbish the good work of the Agency under the leadership of Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, and distract the team.
That plan has utterly failed because the Agency will not be distracted from the good works it has started in the power sector.
Today, the REA has implemented many programmes as part of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s plan to bequeath over 22,000 megawatts of installed electricity capacity and ensure the remote areas are prioritized.
For instance, REA has made commendable achievements by providing electricity to approximately 172,870 individuals, creating over 1,500 jobs during the period of REF from 2017 to 2023, 207 MST sites, 555,000 Households, 70,000 MSMEs, 100 Treatment/Isolation centres, 400 PHCs Over 1 million connections.
Additionally, the Agency has electrified over 1.2 million households and provided electricity for over 6 million people through its capital projects.
Apart from the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), the REA is also implementing the programmes from the Rural Electrification Fund, Energising Education Program (EEP), Grid Extension (capital projects), Energising Economies Initiative (EEI), and Solar Power Naija Program.
Quite notably, the REA has commissioned various solar projects across the country, while some are ongoing across the six geo-political zones in the country.
Also, in recognition of the herculean task ahead to reposition the Agency for effectiveness and efficiency in its project delivery mandate, the Management went to work, and the following have been achieved.
While we warn our detractors to desist from publishing false and unverified claims, we restate our unwavering commitment to serving the good people of Nigeria.
Signed by:
Comrade S.A Bassey, Ag. Chairman; Comrade Abdulrahman D.Moh’d
Secretary; Com. Samuel Dugwak, Assistant Secretary; Com. Linda Chinazor, Auditor; Com. Ijeoma Arugwa, Treasurer; Com. Ibrahim Abdulla,
PRO; Com. Jazuli Hamisu, Financial Secretary; Comr. Igbala Obolo, Safety Officer
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