Nigeria highlights clean energy investment potential to investors
Nigeria is promoting its clean energy strategy to potential investors as the country moves to achieve macroeconomic stability.
To sustain its broader energy transition goals, an extension of investment calls was made to foreign investors with the assurance the electricity sector is ripe for investment and transformative growth.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the invite during his address at the African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Speaking to a gathering of selected investors and development partners ahead of the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, Edun stated the government’s commitment to achieving macroeconomic stability, advancing clean energy goals, and ensuring universal energy access.
He described the country’s electricity sector as a pivotal area for investment and collaboration, aligning with Nigeria’s broader energy transition goals under the “Mission 300” initiative.
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A statement from the ministry said, Edun detailed the Federal Government’s focus on ensuring energy security while pursuing the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions.
According to the Minister, the Nigerian electricity sector offers vast opportunities for foreign and domestic investors. With a focus on clean energy transition and grid modernization, the government aims to increase the capacity and reliability of the power sector, unlocking its potential to drive economic growth.
Edun also informed the audience that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would personally participate in the summit, signifying Nigeria’s commitment to leading conversations on energy access and clean energy in Africa.
The president’s attendance is expected to strengthen collaborative efforts among African nations, investors, and development partners toward achieving the continent’s energy and climate goals.
Nigeria’s electricity sector is poised for transformative growth, and investors are invited to be a part of this exciting journey, Edun said.
He expressed optimism that Nigeria’s robust investment climate, supported by the government’s economic reforms, would attract global stakeholders to help drive progress in the energy sector.
“With one of the largest populations in Africa, Nigeria’s demand for reliable electricity continues to grow, presenting immense opportunities for investment. The federal government has already taken steps to reform the power sector, focusing on expanding access to renewable energy sources, encouraging private-sector participation, and ensuring regulatory stability to attract investors,” he said.
