Nigeria World Energy Council Seeks Global Partnerships to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Access, Reduce Food Wastage
Chiemelie Eze in Antalya, Türkiye The World Energy Council, Nigeria, is seeking partnerships with international energy organisations to improve electricity access, strengthen technical capacity and promote the productive use of
The World Energy Council in Nigeria is seeking international partnerships to enhance the country's energy access, boost technical capacity, and promote the productive use of energy. Chief Insight Officer Gabriel Adudua highlighted negotiations with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), International Energy Agency (IEA), OPEC and Green Protocol.
The Council has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Protocol for energy sustainability projects. They aim to convene stakeholders, including policymakers, producers, and businesses, to align policies with deliverables and address the gap between them. Adudua also emphasized the importance of research into cleaner oil and gas extraction methods and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
While Nigeria has seen increased solar energy adoption, Adudua noted that this alone was not sufficient for large-scale production and manufacturing. The country's transmission infrastructure outdatedness is also a significant challenge, with calls for grid modernization. The Electricity Act 2023, which allows states to generate and distribute electricity, has encouraged private investment in solar energy, helping households and businesses reduce grid dependence.
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