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The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Atkinson, has stressed the need for State governments to promote and expand Renewable Integration, both on and off the grid.
A roundtable meeting organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the British High Commission, with the theme “Electricity Act 2023: Implications and Opportunities for State Electricity Markets,” provided a platform for power and energy stakeholders to endorse their commitment to clean energy, global climate goals, and to address challenges and solutions in providing accessible, clean, and cost-reflective power to all Nigerians.
The Electricity Act, which was signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2023, has opened up new possibilities for state governments in the Nigerian electricity sector.
The constitutional amendment to paragraph 14(b) of the Concurrent Legislative List has removed the restrictions on states from making laws on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in areas covered by the national grid within their states.
The roundtable aimed to encourage Nigerian power and energy stakeholders to align with clean energy and global climate goals.
It provided a platform to explore challenges and solutions to achieve these goals, as well as to identify opportunities for states to provide accessible, clean, and cost-reflective power to all Nigerians.
The Deputy Director of the United Kingdom, Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UK-NIAF), Thomas Parscoe, pledged to provide technical advice for Nigeria’s transformation in the power sector.
Parscoe urged state governments to leverage the event’s opportunities to develop their respective states and draw from international experiences and support.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressed the forum’s commitment to working with development partners to implement the Electricity Act across the country.
He emphasized the need for states to collaborate with existing structures, particularly with distribution companies, to effectively implement the Act.
The Director General of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Asishana Okauru, noted that the Electricity Act 2023 was a milestone towards achieving a stable, reliable, and efficient electricity supply for all Nigerians.
He announced the upcoming Nigeria Sub-National Electricity Markets Support Program (NSEMSP), designed to foster sustainable, competitive, and diversified sub-national electricity markets in the country.
In light of the global energy crisis and geopolitical uncertainties, the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials is actively working on facilitating the transition to a “fit for 2050” energy system.
Despite challenges, the transition to a sustainable, secure, and just energy future remains a key focus for Nigeria and 2024 is poised to become a critical year for the country Nigeria’s energy transition, with opportunities for states to shape a brighter energy future in alignment with global climate goals.