Chairman, Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions Committee of the North East Development Commission, Rep. Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, says Nigeria will benefit from renewable energy.
According to Onuigbo, by the process of utilising its enormous energy market, the Nigerian nation could accelerate its march towards industrialisation.
Odozi-Obodo expressed happiness that the Federal Government has demonstrated strong determination by creating the enabling environment.
Onuigbo, who sponsored Nigeria’s landmark Climate Change Act, also known as Sam Onuigbo Climate Change Act 2021, made the declaration while speaking to journalists on his involvement in the 14th International Renewal Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, which took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
He maintained that Nigeria has taken concrete steps not only to make the energy transition happen, but also strengthened the legal framework through the recent removal of Electricity from the Exclusive to the Concurrent legislative list.
“The subsequent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 with provisions for off-grid and mini-grid generation and distribution of power are game changers. In all these, the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu administration has shown courage and direction.
“Other proofs of the country’s commitment
