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… Reaffirms commitment to modernizing the energy sector
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, in partnership with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has successfully inaugurated the National Energy Master plan Implementation Committee (NEMIC) to improve energy efficiency.
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi said the National Energy Master plan serves as a
comprehensive blueprint to ensure energy security.
Dr Abdullahi added that the master plan will also expand access to reliable electricity, promote renewable energy, and reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint in line with global
climate goals.
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Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernizing the energy sector, strengthening public-private partnerships, and promoting indigenous innovation in energy technologies.
The Minister stressed that the work of the NEMIC would be critical in ensuring that Nigeria’s energy infrastructure keeps pace with industrial growth, population expansion, and environmental sustainability imperatives.
Also speaking on behalf of the committee members, the Co-Chairman (Portfolio Management) National Energy Masterplan Implementation Committee (NEMIC) is Nuruddeen Yakubu appreciated the ministry for the opportunity to work and pleged their commitment to achieving the goal.
The event marked a historic milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector reform efforts, underscored the Federal Government’s determination to deliver a coordinated and sustainable energy transition under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Others in attendance included senior government officials, development partners, representatives of the private sector, civil society organizations, and international stakeholders who have expressed strong support for the Masterplan’s implementation.
Goodwill messages delivered by development partners, ministries, and other stakeholders, reflected a shared commitment to building strong institutional frameworks, mobilizing investments, and strengthening technical capacities to drive the Masterplan’s successful implementation.
