Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Recently Shared Insights on Nigeria's Energy Landscape in an Interview with BBC Hausa
During an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi stated that Nigeria requires 40,000 megawatts for stable electricity supply,
but currently generates only 12,000 megawatts, with just 5,000 megawatts reaching homes due to transmission challenges.
He announced that the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has implemented several initiatives to address these challenges, including:
- Development of Nigeria's first gazetted Energy policy.
- Creation of the National Energy Masterplan (Gazetted) for universal energy access.
- Focus on renewable energy (solar and wind) to reduce costs.
- Establishment of a tuition-free Renewable Energy College.
- Local solar panel production to commence soon, with an expected 80% price reduction.
- Establishing solar energy factories, making solar power affordable for all Nigerians within the next year.
Under Dr. Abdullahi's leadership, Nigeria is taking proactive steps to transform its energy sector, increasing accessibility and affordability.
These initiatives offer hope for a brighter energy future, and their successful implementation will significantly impact Nigeria's economic and social development.