The recently appointed Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electricity Agency (REA) in Nigeria, Hon. Danlami Muhammed Kurfi has said the agency under his chairmanship will be repositioned to undertake serious commitment to the actualization of its mandate.

He pledged to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian unserved communities are torched with sustainable power supply and an enhanced livelihood.

He added that the Board under his watch will channel greater commitment to renewable energy in line with the global trend and best practices.

According to Kurfi, giving the global diversity in renewable and sustainable power, the REA will be repositioned to take advantage of the tech world in advancing its mandate and assured that the agency's doors will be opened to embracing partnerships and collaboration.

The chairman who was accompanied by members of his aides who include Professor Mainasari Y. Kufi, Sir Obi Ubawike (SA, Project Monitoring and Evaluation), Bala Muhammed (SA Protocol), Aliyu Haliru Kurfi (SA Technical) and others was warmly received by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Engr. Ahmad Salihjo Ahmad at the agency's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

Speaking at the meeting of members of the Board, Management and stakeholders, Kurfi noted that the presidential charge he received while being appointed was to ensure that the agency stands out in excellent service delivery to Nigerians.

He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy of the appointment and assured that he would justify same through hardwork, diligence and commitment. Also, the chairman appreciated the commitment of the Managing Director and staff of the agency.

The meeting which was the first official engagement since Kurfi's appointment as Chairman created an interactive platform for stakeholders in rural electrification to discuss the future of power supply to Nigerian communities

Prominent at the inaugural meeting were the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Engr. Ahmad Salihjo Ahmad, who received the Chairman and expressed excitement at the appointment, members of the Board present Chief Chidi Emmanuel Nwogu, Michael Oluwagbemi, and Mrs. Adekunle.

The Executive Management at the meeting included Dr. Sanusi Ohiare, ED (Rural Electrification Fund), Engineer Barka Sajou, ED (Technical Services), Dr Olaniyi Alaba Netufo ED (Corporate Services). The Chairman of the Board also embarked on a familiarization tour of the offices and interacted with Staff, Heads of Departments and Divisions of the agency.

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