- The Wind Energy Blueprint, developed by Oando Clean Energy Ltd, shows that Nigeria possesses scalable wind resources capable of powering both on-grid and off-grid systems.
- This Blueprint launched a national assessment of wind resources across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT, dispelling long-standing myths suggesting that Nigeria lacks economically viable wind potential.
Nigeria has taken a decisive step forward in its clean energy transition with the unveiling of a landmark Wind Energy Blueprint by Oando Clean Energy Limited, which has been formally endorsed by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). This was disclosed in a statehouse digital document posted on NCCC’s official LinkedIn page.
Delivering a goodwill message at the Oando Clean Energy Launch Event during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the NCCC Director General, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, emphasised that this moment represents a global “shift from pledges to performance,” echoing the call by Vice President Kashim Shettima for world leaders to move rapidly “from ambition to action.”
Nigeria’s climate commitments, including a 32% emissions reduction target by 2035, a validated Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and the operationalisation of the Climate Change Fund, form the backbone of its national decarbonisation strategy.
At the centre of this policy push is the newly launched national assessment of wind resources across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT. Long-standing myths suggesting that Nigeria lacks economically viable wind potential have discouraged investment for decades.
The new scientific Wind Blueprint dispels this misconception conclusively. It presents granular, state-by-state data showing that Nigeria possesses scalable wind resources capable of powering both on-grid and off-grid systems, especially in regions that have historically been excluded from major energy investments.
The Blueprint also moves Nigeria from theoretical climate ambition to real project development. By providing detailed measurements, modelling, and feasibility data, it closes the gap between policy frameworks and bankable energy projects.
This aligns strongly with the Nigeria Just Transition Guideline, recently validated by the NCCC, and supports the equitable deployment of clean energy, particularly in underserved rural and hard-to-reach communities.
The policy ensures that Nigeria’s transition remains just, inclusive, and focused on delivering clean power to those who need it most. Finally, the report signals the Federal Government’s readiness to attract high-integrity climate finance and large-scale clean energy investments.
With a robust climate policy architecture, strengthened carbon market framework, and political stability, Nigeria now offers a compelling destination for investors seeking sustainable opportunities.
The NCCC, under the leadership of Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, has reaffirmed its commitment to mandate and support energy sector decarbonisation, ensuring that Nigeria remains aligned with the Paris Agreement while laying the foundation for a diversified, resilient, and renewable energy-powered future.