Energy Commission of Nigeria in Collaboration with Standard Organisation of Nigeria and United Nations Environment Programme Hosts Technical Committee for the Review of Air Conditioners Minimum Energy Performance

Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in collaboration with Standard Organizations of Nigeria (SON) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held a one-day Technical Committee for the Review of AC Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) at the Commission's Headquarters in Abuja.

The Director General ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi in his Welcome Address commended the ECN, SON, UNEP and the generous support of the Clean Cooling Collaborative (CCC).

He recapped the successful stakeholders' Workshop held at same venue on the 15th of May, 2024, which he said necessitated this review meeting.

He expressed his satisfaction with SON in coordinating this review; he opined that the task of the Technical Committee is critical and impactful, reiterating that its review and recommendations will shape the future of AC standards in Nigeria, driving advancement in energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering sustainable economic growth.

The Director General/CEO SON Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke ably represented, in his Opening Speech gave a brief of the establishment of MEPS for lighting in 2014 which started with compact fluorescent lamps, reiterating that the lessons learnt from the experience such as importance of stakeholder engagement, the need for continuous monitoring and evaluation etc have been invaluable in shaping the approach to the current revision of the MEPS for AC. He said this will reflect current technological advancement and position Nigeria competitively on the global scale.

DG SON expressed his appreciation to ECN for her invaluable support and partnership in the development of standards and UNEP for its generous sponsorship.

The Chairman, Technical Committee on Household Appliances Engr. Nelson Chukwu in his Keynote Address highlighted the objectives of the meeting to include the Review of Draft MEPS; Promotion of Energy Efficiency; Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations to the Standard Council. He said that the Standards set in this meeting will have a lasting impact on the sustainability and prosperity of Nigeria.

The programme entered into and ended with Technical sessions.

The Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi giving his Welcome Speech at the Technical Committee Meeting on AC Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) Review at the Commission's Headquarters.

Rep. Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Electrical/Electronics Group Head, giving his Welcome Remarks

Engr. Nelson Chukwu the Chairman Technical Committee (MEPS) making his speech.

Cross section of the participants at the meeting.

The Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi in a group photograph with the participants.