- REAN partnered with NEMSA to improve standardisation, safety, and quality in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.
- NEMSA welcomed the collaboration and reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing technical standards.
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has partnered strategically with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to enhance standardisation, safety, and quality assurance in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
REAN President Ayo Ademilua led the delegation to NEMSA’s headquarters in Abuja. The group met with Aliyu Tukur, the Managing Director and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, alongside NEMSA’s management and technical teams.
According to Ama Umoren, NEMSA’s Head of Communications and Protocol, Ademilua reaffirmed REAN’s commitment to enforcing strict adherence to industry standards and promoting safe practices across the renewable energy landscape.
“REAN is actively working to harmonise local and international standards for the Nigerian market,” Ademilola said. He noted that the association, representing over 300 stakeholders, including developers, researchers, manufacturers, and service providers, aims to align the sector with global best practices.
During the visit, REAN formally introduced its Standardisation Working Group and proposed creating a liaison desk within NEMSA to facilitate inspections, certifications, coordination, and information exchange between both organisations.
REAN also invited NEMSA to join its upcoming Energy Access Roadshow, a state-by-state outreach campaign to raise awareness among industry practitioners and the general public about safe renewable energy practices and regulatory compliance.
Responding, Tukur reaffirmed NEMSA’s statutory mandate to enforce technical standards, certify electrical installations, and ensure safety across the electricity supply chain.
He welcomed REAN’s proactive engagement and disclosed that NEMSA is already collaborating with regulatory bodies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigeria Customs Service, to curb the importation of substandard products and prevent unsafe electrical installations.
“This collaboration with REAN is timely and aligns with our mission to uphold safety and quality across all power systems in Nigeria,” Tukur said.
Both parties agreed to deepen cooperation to protect consumers, uphold industry integrity, and support Nigeria’s broader clean energy transition.