The Director General, ECN and the Honourable Minister of Innovation Science and Technology in a crucial meeting with the Islamic Development Bank Delegation

The Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi joined the Honourable Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji in a crucial meeting with the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) delegation to discuss climate finance and the financing of renewable energy projects. Key initiatives such as the Clean Cooking Policy, a solar PV plant, a methanol plant, and a green hydrogen plant were explored.

The Director General emphasized the need to fund these capital-intensive projects through bonds, grants, and equity participation. The meeting was productive, with Mr. Hammad Hundai, head of the ISDB delegation, assuring everyone present of their collaboration, while the Minister welcomed the financial solutions for clean cooking and urged swift progress toward commercialization.