Nigeria has pledged an unwavering commitment to embracing green energy technology as part of the move towards sustainable development amidst a global call for action to combat climate change.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ambassador Nicholas Agbo Ella, stated this in a message at the Germany-Nigerian Energy Transition Dialogue in Abuja, Nigeria.
The dialogue is organised by the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the State visit to Nigeria by Jennifer Morgan, the State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action at the German Federal Foreign Office.
Ambassador Ella represented by the Director, Upstream Department, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Kamoru Busari, said Nigeria is a critical stakeholder in the world’s energy transition due to its abundant natural resources, especially sunlight, enough for hydrogen production.
He noted that this is the reason Nigeria is taking seriously its commitment to green energy technology and ensuring it incorporates hydrogen into the energy mix beyond the use of gas
Mr. Busari disclosed that efforts are ongoing to uptake local hydrogen projects, which will help unlock additional gas investment, create more jobs and increase the nation’s GDP.
He disclosed that, as part of efforts to achieve net zero emission by 2060, Nigeria is committed to ending gas flaring by 2030.
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The German-Nigerian Energy Transition Dialogue is aimed at fostering exchange on activities, best practices and future plans within the energy transition dialogue in both Nigeria and Germany, as well as facilitating interactions among stakeholders, including government representatives, industry leaders, researchers, and investors.
The State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, German Federal Foreign Office, Jennifer Morgan, expressed Germany’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria towards a sustainable future.
The Government of Germany is one of the countries at the forefront of helping Nigeria achieve its energy transition plan.
This dialogue highlights the current position of Nigeria, particularly the challenges that need to be met.
It emphasises that Nigeria needs a clear policy, infrastructure development and funding to achieve its energy transition plan and successfully onboard hydrogen into the economy.
The event hosted a panel discussion on the transformation towards green power and hydrogen in Nigeria as a pathway to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and focus on renewable energy.
