By Faridat Salifu
Following the United Nations 28th Conference of Parties, stakeholders in the Nigerian energy sector have expressed the need for the country to address inherent challenges to achieve its energy transition goals.
Renewable energy specialist, Olubunmi Bashiru, highlighted the need for substantial investments in renewable energy, infrastructure, and social support initiatives to realize the country’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP).
She emphasized the importance of overcoming challenges such as political and vested interests, and the development of essential skills and expertise required for a sustainable energy future.
Bashiru also underscored the positive opportunities that come with transitioning from fossil fuels, pointing out that Nigeria stands to gain economic growth, job creation, and the diversification of the economy through the adoption of renewable energy.
Moreover, she emphasized that Nigeria’s energy transition is crucial for enhancing energy security and addressing climate change, as well as contributing to a sustainable future for the entire continent.
Similarly, Chief Executive Officer, Kelvin Emmanuel, stressed the need for the Nigerian government to prioritize attainable goals in promoting the use of cooking gas in rural areas to reduce wood logging and addressing environmental pollution in the Niger Delta through a hydrocarbon remediation program.
Overall, the stakeholders highlighted the importance of careful planning, international cooperation, and a strong political commitment to achieve Nigeria’s renewable energy transition goals and contribute to global efforts to combat climate change.
