The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to learning power generation and transmission strategies from Egypt, recognizing the country as a role model in the energy sector.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known during a meeting in Abuja with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy expansion, particularly in renewable energy and rural electrification.
A statement from the Minister’s spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, highlighted Egypt’s success in energy infrastructure development, which has influenced Nigeria’s engagement with Siemens to stabilize its power sector.
“Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy transformation, and we are eager to collaborate and learn from your expertise. Our goal is to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable energy access for all Nigerians,” Adelabu stated.
The Minister also emphasized Nigeria’s efforts to electrify rural areas through renewable energy, citing economic constraints in extending the national grid to remote regions.
He noted that Nigeria has secured $750 million from the World Bank’s DARES project and an additional $190 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fund renewable energy initiatives.
Ambassador Mohammed Fouad welcomed the collaboration, emphasizing Egypt’s willingness to support Nigeria in bridging the metering gap and improving energy access.
“Nigeria and Egypt have much in common, and there is immense potential for collaboration in the energy sector. We are committed to working together to achieve sustainable energy solutions for both countries,” Fouad stated.
With abundant renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, and hydro, Nigeria aims to leverage Egypt’s expertise to enhance its power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
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