The current wave of unemployment in Nigeria keeps hitting with more intensity. Each year, there are fresh batches of youths graduating from various fields of study in different higher institutions with no assurance of employment. Because there are limited opportunities for them to practice their craft, they are forced to practice any other craft just for survival.
The power sector is diverse, extensive and very technical, but hidden treasures lie within it. The industry is typically a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), but due to its interconnection with other sectors, there is a space for other crafts to be practised. The power sector has several parts like legal practices, business development, project management, contractor, creative analyses, content creation, writing and editing and many others. So many questions might arise from what roles they may have to play in this industry, but without these crafts, the energy industry might not be as functional as it should
Energy lawyers are needed in the energy sector to draft contracts, prepare agreements, ensure proper code of conduct, follow due processes, and many other functions. Several multi-party deals need strong laws binding every agreement to ensure every party judiciously carries out their activities. Even in terms of policy reforms, lawyers need to play roles in achieving the smooth running of organisations. Business development officers also develop and sustain solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers. They also analyse customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services. For proper coordination of projects, projects we need project managers. Project managers need to oversee and run the needs of every project. They take on leadership roles of ensuring every party is up to date with their activities and that the success of every project is achieved.
On the creative side of the industry, many things in the sector need creative analysts to assist with designing prototypes of projects, infrastructures and many others. This also helps with the give a visual description and understanding of what projects entails. Creative analyses also help communication. It provides a better graphical or graphic image of certain information passed on. Creative analyses also help content creation like videos, infographics and anything that enhances the dissemination of information. They aid in giving special and attractive effects to materials of publication like banners, posters, social media campaigns and lots more to gain the attention and others.
Regarding writing and editing, writers flourish in the power sector. From people who write news to update the masses on the happenings in the power sector to those who write to educate the masses to those who write to challenge or question the operations in the power sector, they all have spaces to flourish. Even researchers are critical in the power sector. This is because all technical projects are based on research to ensure that the projects are feasible. Communication specialists are also needed in the power sector. Communication is a core and prioritised factor of every business and relationship.
The power sector is not independent; for its goals to be met, it must collaborate with other sectors. Several roles for other crafts asides from STEM have been highlighted, proving that there can be space for anyone. Irrespective of your craft, the essential factor is bringing all our skills together to attain clean energy access for all humans while improving socioeconomic development globally.