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Energy Transition Opens Door to Jobs and Investment in Nigeria – GWEC Africa
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By Gloria Ikibah
Experts have said that Nigeria’s transition toward a low-carbon economy can unlock major economic opportunities, including job creation, increased investment and broader economic diversification.
Africa Director of the Global Wind Energy Council, Wangari Muchiri, stated this during a decarbonisation dialogue that brought together members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria and other key stakeholders to examine the country’s pathway toward reducing carbon emissions.
She stressed that decarbonisation is becoming increasingly important for Nigeria, particularly because major sectors of the economy such as oil and gas as well as agriculture account for a significant share of the country’s carbon footprint. According to her, transitioning to cleaner energy systems is not only an environmental necessity but also a strategic economic move.
The dialogue formed part of ongoing efforts to bring government agencies, industry leaders and development partners to the same table to identify realistic strategies for cutting emissions while also creating new economic value.
Muchiri pointed out that the global momentum toward cleaner energy systems presents Nigeria with a unique opportunity to reposition its economy. By embracing emerging opportunities within the growing carbon economy, the country could strengthen its development prospects while contributing to global climate action.
She said: “The decarbonisation agenda for Nigeria is really critical. Many sectors in Nigeria, including oil and gas and agriculture, are very carbon-heavy. But in today’s global economy, this presents a big opportunity for Nigeria to capitalise on the carbon economy, create jobs, and bring new income into the sector”.
Muchiri said the ongoing engagement with lawmakers and development partners is intended to deepen national discussions on decarbonisation and promote coordinated action across sectors.
She noted that Nigeria has already shown a willingness to pursue the transition to cleaner energy, pointing to remarks made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at major international climate platforms, including the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
In her view, the government’s stance has helped to build confidence among international partners and private sector actors, many of whom are now showing greater interest in supporting Nigeria’s shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
“I think one of the things we are seeing is that Nigeria is ready. The President has said on several occasions, including at COP last year, that Nigeria is prepared for a decarbonisation agenda. We are excited to see many partners ready to walk this journey with the country,” she said.
She called on development partners, investors, and technical experts to provide stronger support to Nigeria in areas such as financing, knowledge transfer, and technical capacity.
Muchiri stressed that decarbonisation remains a relatively new field in many developing economies and that greater awareness is needed to highlight the economic and employment opportunities it offers.
“Decarbonisation is still a new field, and not many people fully understand what it means for different sectors or how it can create jobs and opportunities in the Nigerian economy. That is why support — both technical and financial — is very important at this stage,” she added.
Drawing from her experience in Kenya, Muchiri said the energy transition has already begun to unlock significant opportunities in other African countries, expressing optimism that Nigeria could experience similar gains.
“I’m Kenyan, and I’ve seen the opportunities that decarbonisation has created in Kenya. The same potential exists for Nigeria. I believe this is the beginning of something very exciting for the Nigerian economy,” she noted.
She also commended the policy direction of the current administration, saying there has been encouraging buy-in from government institutions, lawmakers, and industry stakeholders.
According to her, major oil and gas companies operating in the country are also beginning to align with the decarbonisation agenda.
The African Democratic Congress has given reasons why its presidential flag bearer Atiku Abubakar was absent at the G100 summit in Abuja.
ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, gave the explanation on Tuesday during an interview saying the summit focused on cooperation among political parties rather than individual candidates.
He said the ADC was fully represented at Monday’s meeting, with four of its vice chairmen in attendance, making Atiku’s physical presence unnecessary.
The summit, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, brought together representatives of major opposition parties to discuss possible cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.
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“Go Back and Repair Our Road!” — Enugu Residents Turn APC Campaign Ground Into Assessment Session(Video)
Drama unfolded in Enugu North when a man reportedly campaigning for the APC in Peter Mbah-branded clothing was confronted by residents over the condition of their community.
Instead of the expected campaign applause, residents turned the encounter into an impromptu accountability hearing.
Community: “As you were coming here, how did the road look?”
APC Supporter: “It is very terrible.”
Community: “Go and tell the people who sent you to come and construct the road for us.”
APC Supporter: “I will inform them.”
The residents did not stop there.
Community: “Is that not a primary school your community members attend? How is it?”
APC Supporter: “It is bad.”
And just like that, the campaign rally became a road-and-school inspection.
The Defence Headquarters has said the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel from Nigeria will not affect the country’s security cooperation with the US, describing the development as a routine adjustment tied to specific operational objectives.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj Gen S. Uba, stated this on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the joint security spokespersons briefing.
Uba said the withdrawal should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the longstanding security partnership between Nigeria and the United States.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the Nigeria-United States security partnership,” he said.
According to him, the relationship between both countries remains “strong, enduring, and mutually beneficial,” noting that the deployment of American personnel was linked to specific operational and counterterrorism objectives.
“The decision to draw down personnel is therefore part of the evolving nature of that engagement. Elements of the United States security partnership, particularly intelligence cooperation, training and information sharing, will continue,” Uba added.
He stressed that the responsibility for defending Nigeria and protecting its citizens remained primarily with Nigerian security forces, while noting that cooperation with the US aimed to strengthen the capabilities of the Nigerian military.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria has consistently maintained that the responsibility for the defence of Nigeria and the protection of its citizens rests primarily with Nigerian security forces,” the DDI said.
He explained that the bilateral security partnership covered intelligence sharing, training, technical assistance and other forms of professional military cooperation.
“Our cooperation with the United States is designed to strengthen our capabilities through intelligence sharing, training, technical assistance, and other forms of professional military cooperation,” he said.
Uba said that when Nigeria and the US jointly assessed the need for additional interventions, including joint strikes, they carried them out.
“Where it is jointly assessed that additional efforts, including joint strikes, are required, we do that,” he stated.
The defence spokesman said the partnership had continued to yield positive results in the fight against terrorism and other transnational security threats.
“Indeed, the Nigeria-United States partnership has continued to produce valuable outcomes in the fight against terrorism and other transnational security threats,” he said.
Uba urged the media and members of the public not to interpret the adjustment in the presence of foreign military personnel as an indication of weakening security cooperation or Nigeria’s defence capacity.
“We equally call on the media and the Nigerian public to avoid interpreting a routine or mission-specific adjustment in foreign military presence as evidence of a collapse in Nigerian security cooperation or national defence capability,” he said.
He reiterated that the Nigeria-US security relationship remained enduring and that cooperation in areas of mutual interest was expected to continue.
The clarification came after US officials said most of the additional forces deployed for the Lake Chad operation had returned following the completion of their mission, while intelligence sharing and broader security cooperation with Nigeria would continue.
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