- The ECN and other stakeholders brought this to the fore at a one-day workshop on Thursday in Abuja.
- The ECN and other stakeholders brought this to the fore at a one-day workshop on Thursday in Abuja.
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) collaborate to disseminate results and knowledge learnt from implementing clean energy. The ECN and other stakeholders brought this to the fore at a one-day workshop on Thursday in Abuja.
Speaking at the workshop, the acting Director-General of ECN, Joseph Sunday, said Nigeria had the largest economy in Africa and the 30 “We are committed to supporting the Energy Commission of Nigeria in its efforts to promote the adoption of clean captive installations in the region and encourage other stakeholders to join this initiative. We believe this will help us achieve our goal of building a more sustainable future for all.”
In his presentation, Tobias Panofen, Deputy Head, Frankfurt School – UNEP Collaboration Center for Climate and Sustainable Energy Finance, listed four significant components of implementing Clean Captive Installations for industrial clients in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mr Panofen listed the components: baseline studies of awareness raising, economic and financial tools and assessment, the realisation of one pilot project per country, knowledge dissemination and outreach.
In his goodwill message, the Principal Industrial Officer Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, Ike Obin, Industrial Development Department, said the project would promote sustainable industrial growth. According to him, it will also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the region. “We are committed to supporting the Energy Commission of Nigeria in its efforts to promote the adoption of clean captive installations in the area and encourage other stakeholders to join this initiative.