- The Nigerian government and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have launched the Renewable Energy Roadmap (Remap) Nigeria to meet Nigeria’s energy demands following the projections to meet nearly 60 per cent of Nigeria’s energy demand in 2050 with renewable energy sources.
- Nigeria could solve its energy demand due to its endowment with abundant renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass that can be harnessed to scale up its energy supply.
The Nigerian government and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have launched the Renewable Energy Roadmap (Remap) Nigeria to meet Nigeria’s energy demands following the projections to meet nearly 60 per cent of Nigeria’s energy demand in 2050 with renewable energy sources. This development will enable Nigeria to save 40 per cent in natural gas and 65 per cent in oil needs simultaneously. The report was released in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) hosted by Masdar, also known as the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company. The report, conducted in collaboration with the Energy Commission of Nigeria highlighted the need for Nigeria to invest heavily in electrification, which it said, plays a significant role in achieving renewable energy share with the share of electricity in final energy use nearly doubling by 2050 by 27% from 2015 levels.
Dr Adeleke Olorunimbe Mamora, Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation said Nigeria could solve its energy demand due to its endowment with abundant renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass that can be harnessed to scale up its energy supply and achieve universal energy access, energy security and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for climate change mitigation. In addition, IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera said: “Nigeria can provide sustainable energy for all its citizens in a cost-effective manner. Nigeria has a unique opportunity to develop a sustainable energy system based on renewables that support socioeconomic recovery and development while addressing climate challenges and accomplishing energy security.”
To achieve its demands, Nigeria must improve upon existing efforts to promote clean cooking and access to modern forms of energy. The report also noted that Nigeria must quickly begin to adopt biofuels and electric vehicles (EVs) in addition to an increased role for public transportation, which will help to meet the growing transportation demand sustainably. ADSW brings heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues and opportunities on the road to net zero.