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  • ECN reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to advancing energy solutions across Africa 

    ECN reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to advancing energy solutions across Africa 

    The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across the African continent.

    The Director-General of ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, disclosed during the opening ceremony of the African Energy Efficiency Conference held in Ethiopia.

    According to the commission, Dr. Abdullahi’s participation at the conference reflects Nigeria’s strategic positioning and its sustained commitment to promoting energy efficiency and driving sustainable energy solutions for Africa’s future.

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    Dr. Abdullahi, who attended the event as a special guest, engaged in high-level discussions with senior government officials, leading African stakeholders, and the Energy Minister of Kenya. 

    The conversations focused on the critical role of energy efficiency in driving economic growth, enhancing energy security, and strengthening climate resilience in Africa.

    On the sidelines of the conference, the ECN Director-General held engagements with representatives of key international partners, including the European Union (EU), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).

    However, the discussions explored opportunities for strategic partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, and supportive policy frameworks aimed at scaling energy efficiency initiatives and deepening Nigeria’s contributions to continental energy goals.

  • ECN DG/CEO leads strategic visit to Schneider Electric net zero complex in France

    ECN DG/CEO leads strategic visit to Schneider Electric net zero complex in France

    In a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s global energy alliances, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi undertook a high-level strategic visit to Schneider Electric’s state-of-the-art facilities in Grenoble, southern France.

    The visit, facilitated by Mr. Ajibola Akindele MFR, Country President of Schneider Electric West Africa, represents a deepening of collaboration between Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management, and Nigeria’s apex energy policy institution.

    Accompanying the ECN DG was Prince Ade Omole, a prominent Nigerian Diaspora leader and a key driver of foreign direct investment into Nigeria.

    His involvement affirms the Federal Government’s commitment to forging strong, innovation-led partnerships with international stakeholders to accelerate progress in Nigeria’s energy sector.

    The Nigerian delegation was warmly received by Mr. Thomas Bonicel, Director of Access to Energy at Schneider Electric.

    The team was given a comprehensive tour of the Schneider Electric IntenCity complex, ranked the third-best net-zero energy building globally.

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    During the visit, Ms. Gaelle Gabard, Customer Experience Director, delivered an insightful presentation detailing the conception, construction, and ongoing management of the IntenCity facility, an inspiring benchmark for the proposed ECN “Energy House” project in Nigeria.

    The engagement reaffirmed Schneider Electric’s dedication to supporting Nigeria in overcoming its energy challenges and advancing the country’s energy transition goals. Both parties reiterated their shared commitment to enhancing energy access, integrating renewable energy technologies, and deploying intelligent energy management systems tailored to Nigeria’s unique needs.

    Abdullahi praised Schneider Electric for its cutting-edge innovations and global expertise, noting that this collaboration will significantly support Nigeria’s development priorities under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. He emphasised the ECN’s objective to align national energy planning with international best practices while strengthening local capacity to meet the country’s growing energy demands.

    This strategic visit signals renewed momentum in Nigeria’s energy diplomacy and highlights the importance of transformative technical partnerships that are critical to reshaping the nation’s energy future and enhancing the quality of life for millions of Nigerians.

  • N10b State House solar project signals shift toward energy self-reliance, says ECN

    N10b State House solar project signals shift toward energy self-reliance, says ECN

    The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has described the Federal Government’s recent approval of a ₦10 billion solar power project for the Presidential Villa as a strategic investment in the country’s energy future.

    Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, ECN Director General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, said the initiative marks a crucial step toward sustainable power, universal access, and reducing dependence on traditional electricity sources.

    Abdullahi emphasised that the project is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader energy agenda and should not be viewed in isolation.

    He noted that before this administration, several federal institutions including the State House, owed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) ₦47.1 billion in unpaid electricity bills, a practice he said was unsustainable.

    “The government’s shift to solar is not just about lighting the Villa, it’s about cutting long-term costs, easing pressure on the national grid, and modeling efficient energy use for the rest of the country.”

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    Abdullahi added that the initiative will also stimulate job creation in solar manufacturing, system design, installation, and maintenance, while fostering innovation among local engineers, entrepreneurs and young professionals in the green energy sector.

    Highlighting global examples, he pointed to successful solar initiatives in Kenya, Bangladesh, and Germany, and stressed that even the White House in the U.S. uses alternative power sources.

    “The Aso Rock solar project sends a powerful message as Nigeria is ready to take control of its energy destiny.

    “It lays the foundation for a decentralised renewable energy system that can transform rural and under-served communities.”

    He urged Nigerians to look beyond the project’s ₦10 billion price tag and focus on its long-term benefits, which are affordability, sustainability, and a future of uninterrupted power for all.

    The ECN boss also referenced President Tinubu’s National Energy Compact, unveiled during the Mission 300 Summit in Tanzania, which outlines power projects across the entire energy value chain. Valued at over $5.3 billion and backed by international partners like the World Bank, African Development Bank, European Union, and USAID, these initiatives include both grid and off-grid solutions.

    “This administration is committed to solving Nigeria’s electricity challenges from generation to distribution and this project is a key part of that journey,” he added.

    Furthermore, he announced a novel solarisation programme called the Renewed Hope Solarisation Project for the provision of 2 megawatts of Clean renewable energy in each of the 37 Federal Universities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    He added that the government is also providing two megawatts of solar hybrid systems in each of the 37 tertiary hospitals across the 36 States and FCT.