Energy Access and Affordability in Nigeria: Meeting Citizens' Expectations

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN held its Energy and Labour Summit recently in Abuja. The Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN, represented in the Summit by the Director, Renewable Energy of the Commission, Mal. Ibrahim Fulani Sulu, gave a key note address. In his address, congratulating PENGASSAN for a successful hosting of the Summit, the DG emphasized the importance of ensuring that energy remains accessible and affordable to all Nigerians.

According to the DG, “Energy access is not just a matter of infrastructure; it is about meeting the expectations of citizens by making sure that no one is left behind in the transition to sustainable energy".

He further said that, "affordability and accessibility are key to achieving energy security for all”.

The DG reiterated the Commission's commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to bridge the energy gap and improve the quality of life for every Nigerian.

Engr. Ibrahim Fulani Sulu, representative of the DG ECN at the Summit