Mission 300: Over 4.5m Nigerians, 50m Africans Supplied Electricity, Say World Bank, AfDB

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank have announced that their Mission 300 initiative has successfully electrified the lives of over 4.5 million Nigerians and 50 million Africans through substantial investments and funding partnerships. With $15 billion deployed and $4.5 billion co-funded, the initiative highlights a major leap in Africa's energy access, underscoring the continent's potential for sustainable development and economic growth. This significant achievement in power infrastructure is crucial for improving living standards and fostering economic opportunities across the region.