RMI Establishes Abuja Office

• RMI has also officially established its Nigeria entity, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
• RMI intends to deepen its programs and expand the deployment of clean energy solutions in the region.

RMI has also officially established its Nigeria entity, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Jon Creyt, CEO of RMI, said, “Our new office in Abuja represents our deep commitment to supporting Nigeria’s journey towards a sustainable and inclusive energy future. We believe that by deploying innovative clean energy solutions, we can help bridge the energy gap and drive economic development.”

RMI intends to deepen its programs and expand the deployment of clean energy solutions in the region. RMI has been active in Nigeria since 2017, supporting the deployment of clean and reliable energy solutions, facilitating comprehensive energy planning, and fostering local economic development.

“With Nigeria being an economic giant on the African continent, renewable energy technologies will be key in achieving a sustainable energy mix and meeting the nation’s growing needs,” said Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI.

Nigeria is stepping up its ambition to provide people with access to clean and efficient electricity through various plans and initiatives. Chief among these efforts is the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan, which aims to generate 30,000 MW of electricity from renewable energy sources and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

Despite these ambitions, Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest economies with a rapidly growing population, still faces substantial challenges in energy access. Currently, 85 million Nigerians, accounting for 45 per cent of the population, lack access to electricity due to insufficient generation and grid constraints.

Suleiman Babamanu, RMI Nigeria program director, said, “Nigeria offers fertile ground for renewable energy investment and development. By scaling distributed energy resources, we create a conduit for inclusive, equitable economic growth and businesses’ and communities’ resilience.” The new office marks a significant milestone in RMI’s efforts to accelerate energy access in the region through collaboration with local and international development partners.