Hauwa Ali
Nigeria is positioning itself to become a key player in Africa’s green energy landscape, thanks to Germany’s commitment of €4 billion toward renewable energy projects across the continent by 2030.
This announcement was made by Dr. Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), following Nigeria’s participation in the German Federal Foreign Office H2 Diplo Study Tour. The event highlighted Germany’s focus on accelerating green hydrogen projects and energy transition initiatives across Africa.
Chief Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, emphasized the importance of the partnership with Germany in advancing Nigeria’s renewable energy agenda.
“This collaboration aligns perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable development to reshape Nigeria’s economy,” Nnaji said.
He noted that the discussions with Germany build on the positive outcomes of recent engagements between President Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which led to a €500 million renewable energy and gas deal earlier this year.
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Germany aims to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, with green hydrogen playing a key role in the transition. Chief Nnaji revealed that Nigeria will serve as a strategic partner, supplying green hydrogen to Germany as part of the energy trade between the two countries.
“This partnership reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to becoming a leader in green hydrogen production, offering a clean alternative to traditional fossil fuels,” Nnaji added.
The minister also noted that representatives from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research and Education, as well as the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, were involved in the discussions, reflecting the strategic importance of the partnership.
In addition to meeting domestic energy demands, Nigeria plans to export green hydrogen to Europe, solidifying its position as a leader in Africa’s renewable energy sector.
“The ability to export green hydrogen enhances Nigeria’s role as a major player in the global energy transition,” Nnaji said. “This will not only attract significant foreign direct investment but also generate employment and expand our energy export portfolio.”
The partnership underscores Nigeria’s ambition to foster a business-friendly environment and adopt advanced technologies, ensuring the country plays a prominent role in shaping Africa’s green energy future.
“This initiative supports innovation and industrial growth, helping Nigeria lead the way in Africa’s energy transition while contributing to global decarbonization efforts,” Nnaji concluded.
As both nations pursue sustainability goals, this partnership signals a promising new chapter in Nigeria’s renewable energy journey and marks an important milestone in the broader push for energy transformation across Africa.
