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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria is committed to achieving universal energy access by 2060, with a short-term target of attaining 30GW of grid energy supply by 2030.
He disclosed this in a statement postedd on the Ministry’s media platform on Thursday.
Speaking at the China-Nigeria Economic Cooperation and Trade Conference in Beijing, China, Adelabu said, “In Nigeria, we are committed to achieving universal energy access by 2060, with a short-term target under our Vision 30:30:30 to attain 30GW of grid energy supply with a 30 per cent renewable energy mix by 2030, and a long-term goal of universal energy access.”
Adelabu emphasised that these targets present an opportunity for further partnership between the Chinese investment community and the Federal Republic of Nigeria to increase the penetration of cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.
“To achieve this objective, the Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented a multi-pronged approach designed to tackle issues across the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry value chain and set the sector on a path to recovery and prosperity,” he said.
The minister outlined measures put in place to achieve these targets, including streamlining legislative and policy processes, leveraging public and private funds, embracing technology and innovation, and fostering strategic partnerships.
Adelabu added, “I believe this Nigeria-China Economic Forum presents a great opportunity for us to firm up our existing areas of collaboration and explore additional opportunities for shared prosperity.”
