Premplus Limited has taken a major step in Nigeria’s clean energy sector after signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Rural Electrification Agency on Friday, 14 November 2025. The agreement focuses on upgrading the Energizing Education Programme Workshop and Training Centre in selected Federal Universities into a National Energy Innovation Hub.
The deal, signed at the REA Headquarters in Abuja, supports Nigeria’s push for renewable energy development, technical skills acquisition, and clean energy innovation. It also strengthens efforts around solar power, mini-grid expansion, battery storage solutions, and energy efficiency systems, which remain important for economic growth and job creation.
According to the details of the partnership, Premplus Limited will collaborate with the Rural Electrification Agency to optimize the existing facilities and transform them into a functional hub for training, applied research, and enterprise development. The company plans to apply its Technical Vocational Education and Training framework while working with Brunel University, London. This global partnership provides access to top researchers and innovators who will support technology development and renewable energy research in Nigeria. The project aligns with the Federal Government’s Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up programme, which focuses on expanding clean energy infrastructure across the States.
During the signing ceremony, the Managing Director and CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, praised Premplus for its commitment to local content and capacity development. He stated that he expects “Premplus to take the lead in TVET as a private sector player, facilitating an exemplar model for certified technical skills acquisition and training in renewable energy in Nigeria and a model for national replication”.
Dr. Abba further noted that “this collaboration presents a unique opportunity to deepen Nigeria’s clean energy talent pipeline while strengthening innovation, research, and enterprise support across the country”. He said the agency is committed to working with strong private sector partners to unlock solutions that will improve energy access and create opportunities for young people.
The Managing Director and CEO of Premplus Limited, Engr. Zaharadeen Usman, expressed gratitude for the confidence shown by the Rural Electrification Agency. He explained that “the Hub will be structured to ensure long-term sustainability through robust technical training programs, industry partnerships, and innovation-driven models that support local solutions”.
Engr. Usman added that “leveraging the REA’s existing Workshop and Training Centers in Federal Universities and leaning on the Agency’s leadership and strategic direction, this project will become a national reference point for renewable energy skills development and innovation”.
