- NASENI advances construction of its Renewable Energy Industrial Park in Nasarawa, aiming to boost local manufacturing, create jobs, and transform Nigeria’s energy sector.
- The project supports energy access and industrialisation, reducing import dependence while building a full renewable energy value chain.
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has accelerated construction at its Renewable Energy Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State. Officials expect the project to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape, expand local manufacturing, and create jobs across the renewable energy value chain.
The project occupies a 40-hectare site. It is being developed as a multi-energy industrial hub. The park will support the production of solar panels, mounting structures, wind systems, and biomass technologies. It will reduce reliance on imported equipment, curb capital flight, and conserve foreign exchange.
Meanwhile, NASENI is positioning the park as a flagship initiative. It aims to drive Nigeria’s transition to clean energy while addressing energy access and industrial gaps. During an inspection visit, Suyud Abdullahi Muhammad said the project expands Nigeria’s renewable energy focus beyond solar.
Furthermore, the park will include wind assembly plants, small hydro equipment production, and solar manufacturing. It will strengthen energy resilience and diversify the country’s energy mix. In addition, the facility will serve as a one-stop hub for manufacturing, research, training, and deployment.
In addition, officials highlighted Nigeria’s dependence on imported renewable components. They described the trend as unsustainable amid rising energy demand. The project will build local capacity, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth.
Moreover, the initiative supports efforts to address energy poverty. Over 80 million Nigerians remain off-grid, while many connected users face unreliable supply. The park will improve the availability and affordability of renewable energy solutions.
The project will support decentralised energy systems such as mini-grids, small hydro, and wind installations. As a result, it will help reduce pressure on the national grid and expand electricity access nationwide.
Furthermore, the industrial park will drive economic development. It is expected to create about 2,000 direct jobs and up to 50,000 indirect jobs. It will strengthen a value chain that spans manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and research.
Meanwhile, construction activities continue at a rapid pace. About 35 contractors are working on different components of the project. These include industrial halls, a research and development centre, a knowledge park, an energy centre, workshops, and testing facilities. In addition, residential and support facilities are under development.
NASENI is implementing the project through partnerships with private sector players and academic institutions. This approach aligns with its “3Cs” principle of creation, collaboration, and commercialisation. Therefore, the agency aims to ensure long-term sustainability and market viability.
The project supports the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It promotes economic diversification, infrastructure development, and job creation. The Gora Renewable Energy Industrial Park positions Nigeria as a future hub for renewable energy manufacturing, innovation, and export across West Africa.