Dr. Abdullahi Advocates Clean Energy for Climate Resilience at London Commonwealth Roundtable

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), delivered a compelling address at the Commonwealth Roundtable Meeting in London, United Kingdom, making a strong case for clean energy as a catalyst for climate resilience and food security.

His participation was at the invitation of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Right Hon. Patricia Scotland, in recognition of his expertise and technocratic leadership in Nigeria's energy sector. Dr. Abdullahi was part of the Nigerian delegation led by the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji.

The event, themed "Building a Resilient Commonwealth: Climate Finance & Food Security," brought together global stakeholders to explore the intersection of climate finance and agricultural sustainability. Dr. Abdullahi spoke on "Energy and Agriculture: Advancing Clean Solutions for Climate Resilience," highlighting the transformative role of clean energy in agriculture.

He emphasized how solar irrigation, bioenergy, and energy-efficient technologies can enhance productivity, reduce emissions, and strengthen agricultural resilience against climate change.

While acknowledging the challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy solutions, he commended Nigeria's progress in expanding renewable energy adoption. He referenced the Nigeria Renewable Energy Master Plan, which aims to scale up clean energy integration in agriculture, and the National Solar Energy Policy, which promotes the use of solar-powered technologies to drive rural electrification and agribusiness development.

Dr. Abdullahi called for greater collaboration between governments, investors, and development partners to accelerate clean energy adoption, support smallholder farmers with climate-smart financing, and integrate renewable energy solutions into agricultural value chains.

His participation at the Roundtable, hosted by Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, reinforced the crucial link between climate finance and food security. It also reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigeria's clean energy agenda and positioning the country as a leader in sustainable energy solutions.