AfDB Backs Mission 300 Project to Expand Power Access Across 13 African Nations
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved $3.9 million to support the Mission 300 initiative, a programme aimed at connecting 300 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030.
Nigeria is among 13 countries set to benefit from the funding, which targets the translation of national energy commitments into actionable power delivery.
The project, officially known as AESTAP Mission 300 Phase II, focuses on technical assistance, regulatory support, and capacity building for energy institutions.
It will strengthen national energy planning, improve utility efficiency, and embed specialist advisers within Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs) to monitor progress and expedite implementation.
Phase II builds on the initial phase, which established CDMUs in participating countries. The current funding emphasizes expert deployment, data-driven planning, and regulatory reform, ensuring governments can meet electricity access targets.
The programme also promotes cross-country learning, enabling adoption of best practices from other African nations.
The AFDB, alongside partners such as the World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, positions Mission 300 as a strategic intervention to address Africa’s energy deficit.
In Nigeria, successful implementation could unlock significant industrial and economic benefits while reducing the systemic costs of unreliable electricity.
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