The Nigerian government has teamed up with the European Union (EU) and the German government to support a project that will improve electricity access in Nigeria, with a budget of £17.9 million. This initiative is part of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), which aims to promote renewable energy and provide electricity to rural areas.
With this funding, around 154,000 people will gain access to electricity, and 30,000 households will receive clean cooking gas. The project also plans to generate 8 megawatts of power in this new phase.
NESP started in 2013 and has been funded by the EU and Germany to help Nigeria improve its energy systems and make them more sustainable. At the launch of this third phase of the program, Inga Stefanowicz from the EU emphasized the importance of everyone working together to create a cleaner energy future. She noted that this new phase will enhance electricity access and promote renewable energy investments.
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Johannes Lehne, the German Deputy Ambassador, reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to helping Nigeria transition to cleaner energy sources. He highlighted that the new technologies and investments in renewable energy are essential for diversifying Nigeria’s energy supply.
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, pointed out that this project is crucial for the roughly 100 million Nigerians who currently lack electricity access. He noted that previous phases of the NESP have successfully increased electricity availability in rural areas.
Overall, this latest phase of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme aims to address the ongoing electricity challenges Nigeria faces, providing much-needed power to underserved communities across the country.
