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FG committed to accelerate progress in Nigeria’s energy sector-ECN DG
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi,Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has said that the Federal Government is committed to forging strong partnerships with international stakeholders to accelerate progress in Nigeria’s energy sector.
He said this in a statement issued by his Media Aide,Abdulrazak Danjuma on Wednesday in Abuja, adding that the commission was poised to strengthen Nigeria’s global energy alliances.
This, he said, informed his high-level strategic visit to Schneider Electric’s state-of-the-art facilities in Grenoble, Southern France, facilitated by Mr Ajibola Akindele, Country President of Schneider Electric West Africa.
According to the statement, the visit was to deepen collaboration between Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management, and Nigeria’s apex energy policy institution.
Abdullahi praised Schneider Electric for its cutting-edge innovations and global expertise.
He noted that the ECN’s collaboration with the energy leader would significantly support Nigeria’s development priorities under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
He emphasised the ECN’s objective to align national energy planning with international best practices while strengthening local capacity to meet the country’s growing energy demands.
“This strategic visit signals renewed momentum in Nigeria’s energy diplomacy and highlights the importance of transformative technical partnerships.
“That are critical to reshaping the nation’s energy future and enhancing the quality of life for millions of Nigerians,” the statement quoted the ECN DG as saying.
He said the visit affirmed Federal Government’s commitment to forging strong, innovation-led partnerships with international stakeholders to accelerate progress in Nigeria’s energy sector.
According to the statement, the Nigerian delegation were received by Mr Thomas Bonicel, Director of Access to Energy at Schneider Electric.
The team was given a comprehensive tour of the Schneider Electric IntenCity Complex, ranked as the third-best net-zero energy building globally.
The statement added that during the visit, Ms Gaelle Gabard, Customer Experience Director of the energy giant delivered an insightful presentation detailing the conception, construction, and ongoing management of the IntenCity facility.
This, it added was an inspiring benchmark for the proposed ECN Energy House project in Nigeria.
The statement said the engagement reaffirmed Schneider Electric’s dedication to supporting Nigeria in overcoming its energy challenges and advancing the country’s energy transition goals.
“Both parties reiterated their shared commitment to enhancing energy access, integrating renewable energy technologies, and deploying intelligent energy management systems tailored to Nigeria’s unique needs,” the statement said.
It added that the DG was accompanied on the visit by Prince Ade Omole, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and a Nigerian Diaspora leader and key driver of foreign direct investment into the country.