The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the conduct of a comprehensive National Energy Survey using the Multi-Tier Tracking Framework (MTF) in Nigeria.
The agreement was signed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of REA, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and the Statistician-General of the Federation/Chief Executive Officer of NBS, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, in Abuja.
It formalises a strategic partnership between the two Federal Government agencies to provide mutual collaboration and technical support for the survey, which is being implemented under the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank.
The initiative is designed to generate high-quality, analytical data to support evidence-based planning and policy formulation in Nigeria’s power and energy sector, a statement said.
Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Abba Aliyu noted that the partnership underscores REA’s commitment to data-driven rural electrification planning.
“This collaboration will provide granular, credible data on electricity access, affordability, and off-grid energy solutions across Nigeria. The findings will directly inform national electrification initiatives such as the National Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (NESIP), while also strengthening investor confidence in the sector,” he said.
Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation, emphasized the import of sound statistical standards in national surveys.
“NBS is pleased to provide technical oversight, sampling expertise, and quality assurance to ensure that the survey adheres to global best practices. Reliable data is fundamental to effective policy and sustainable development,” he added
Under the MoU, the parties will work together to ssess energy access at household, community, enterprise, and public institution levels using the Multi-Tier Framework; examine household energy affordability, expenditure patterns, and willingness to pay for grid and off-grid solutions.
They will also analyze access to and usage of off-grid technologies, including solar home systems, mini-grids, and clean cooking solutions.
REA will serve as a key implementation and policy partner, providing sectoral expertise, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, and alignment with Nigeria’s rural electrification priorities.
NBS will provide regulatory approval, sampling frames, methodological validation, technical supervision, and capacity building for enumerators, ensuring data quality and credibility.
The World Bank, through ESMAP, will fund and technically oversee the survey and engage a qualified survey firm responsible for field data collection, analysis, and reporting, the statement added.
