The federal government has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a total of 13.92 megawatt-peak (MWp) interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid projects across five key locations in Yobe State. Delivering his remarks at the event, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, highlighted the state’s progress in electrifying public institutions, rural communities, and educational centers. On 26th June 2025, the Rural Electrification Agency convened the REA–Yobe State Strategic Roundtable with the Government of Yobe State under the theme ‘Powering Yobe, Powering Growth: Unlocking Energy Access for Agriculture, Innovation, and Local Investment.’ That engagement culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the REA and the Yobe State Government, reaffirming our shared commitment to accelerating electricity access, attracting private sector investment, and unlocking the economic potential of Yobe State. He noted that beyond the 13.92MWp developments, the Rural Electrification Agency has 14 additional pipeline projects underway across Yobe State with a combined capacity of 15.3MWp, expected to deliver electricity access to 23,870 new connections.