The Federal Government plans to learn power generation and transmission strategies from Egypt, recognizing the country as a role model in the sector. Reaffirming its commitment to rural electrification, the government aims to enhance electricity access across underserved areas. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed this during a recent meeting in Abuja with Egypt’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad. According to a statement by Adelabu’s spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy expansion, particularly in renewable energy and rural electrification. Adelabu praised Egypt’s advancements in energy infrastructure and emphasized Nigeria’s interest in adopting Egypt’s successful strategies in power generation, transmission, and distribution. He noted that Egypt’s achievements influenced Nigeria’s engagement with Siemens to stabilize the nation’s power sector. “Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy transformation, and we are eager to collaborate and learn from your expertise. Our goal is to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable energy access for all Nigerians,” he added. Adelabu highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to connect remote rural areas to power through renewable energy initiatives, citing the economic challenges of extending the national grid to these regions. “Many rural areas cannot be connected to the grid due to economic constraints, but we cannot neglect them. Through our renewable energy programme, we are bridging this gap. We have secured significant investments, including $750m from the World Bank’s DARES project and an additional $190m from the Japan International Cooperation Agency to support this initiative,” Adelabu stated.