Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) has caught the attention of global investors, with the government identifying approximately $23 billion in investment opportunities. The revelation was made by Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, at the 2nd German-Nigerian Symposium on Green Hydrogen.
Represented by Mr. Abubabar Ali-Dapshima, Director of Renewable Energy and Rural Power Access Department at the Nigerian Ministry of Power, Minister Adelabu highlighted that these opportunities extend beyond the realm of providing electricity. They are poised to pave the way for substantial net job creation, with projections estimating up to 340,000 jobs by 2030.
Crucially, Adelabu emphasized the pivotal role of green energy in the expansion of renewable energies in Nigeria and its potential impact on power generation. The ETP, according to the Minister, aims to create a staggering 840,000 jobs by 2060, primarily concentrated in the power, cooking, and transport sectors.
Gas is positioned as a critical transition fuel in Nigeria’s net-zero pathway, especially in the power and cooking sectors. The spectrum of investment opportunities includes the establishment and expansion of industries related to solar energy, green hydrogen, and electric vehicles.
Minister Adelabu outlined the financial landscape required to achieve Nigeria’s Net Zero by 2060, specifying a need for $1.9 trillion, with an additional cost of about $410 billion above regular expenditures. However, he noted that, based on current in-country programs and projects related to the Just Energy Transition, a substantial $23 billion investment opportunity has been identified.
The symposium, a collaborative effort between Nigeria and Germany, attracted high-profile speakers from the energy sector and delegations from both nations. It served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Notably, the symposium emphasized the commitment of Germany, particularly highlighted during Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s recent visit to Nigeria, to drive the production and use of hydrogen.
Integral to this collaboration is the Hydrogen Office, established in 2021 as part of the German-Nigerian Energy Partnership. Financed by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by GIZ, the office contributes to the Global Hydrogen Diplomacy (H2-Diplo) project. This project is implemented by Deutsche (GIZ) GmbH and financed by the Federal Foreign Office (AA).
Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, with its substantial investment opportunities and job creation projections, positions the nation as a key player in the global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy solutions.
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