- Shell and Ardova called for stronger public-private partnerships to tackle Nigeria’s power challenges at the Shell Power Conference 2.0 in Lagos.
- Stakeholders emphasised clear policies, investment, and accountability to close the energy access gap.
Shell International and Ardova Plc have urged stronger public-private partnerships as a critical pathway to resolving Nigeria’s enduring power sector challenges.
The call came during the Shell Power Conference 2.0, held recently in Lagos under the theme “Powering Nigeria’s Energy Future: Bridging the Gap Between Ambition and Action.” The event gathered key stakeholders across the energy ecosystem, policymakers, private sector leaders, innovators, and investors, to chart a practical roadmap for reform.
During his opening remarks, Moshood Olajide, Managing Director of Ardova Plc, highlighted the significance of the company’s partnership with Shell. He said both entities share a commitment to improving electricity access in Nigeria.
“Our partnership with Shell is founded on a shared vision to drive innovation in power and make it accessible to Nigerians,” Olajide said. “Today’s conversations reflect the collective expertise and will needed to make that vision a reality.”
The event featured a high-level panel session that brought together top industry voices, including Moktar Bounour, CEO of Egbin Power Plc; Adeoye Fadeyibi, Managing Director of Greenflare; and Wanka Sodiq, Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure in the Office of the Vice President.
In addition, the panel explored structural barriers to sustainable electricity delivery, emphasising the need for enabling regulations, coherent energy policy, and long-term investment strategies to unlock private sector participation.
Osama El-Sherif, Shell’s Business Development Manager for Europe and Africa, stressed that Nigeria’s energy transition must combine vision with practicality.
“At Shell, we believe Nigeria’s energy transition must be both ambitious and realistic,” El-Sherif said. “This conference allows us to listen, collaborate, and turn vision into action that can transform lives.”
The dialogue also spotlighted actionable solutions to bridge Nigeria’s energy access gap, with speakers identifying accountability, capacity building, and financing as key levers for driving meaningful progress.
Ardova Plc reiterated its commitment to supporting energy productivity. As the authorised distributor of Shell lubricants in Nigeria, the company continues to introduce innovative power solutions aimed at boosting business competitiveness and sustainability across Nigeria.
Shell and Ardova launched the Power Conference series to foster industry dialogue around productivity and competitiveness. This year’s edition deepened that conversation, reinforcing the urgency of cooperation between government and business in shaping Nigeria’s energy future.