FG Seeks Stakeholders Partnership in Power Sector

By Adedapo Adesanya

The federal government through the Federal Ministry of Power has endorsed Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference as it seeks to facilitate partnerships among key stakeholders in the power sector.

The Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference, which is the region’s biggest gathering of energy professionals, and features world-renowned and innovative power companies, will be making a long-awaited in-person return to Landmark Center in Lagos, from September 20 -22, 2022.

The Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed in a letter that he will be at the event to present the keynote opening address.

“I write to commend your effort at organizing the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference scheduled to hold in Lagos from the 20th to 22nd September 2022 and to inform you that the Honourable Minster of Power is pleased to identify with the event.

“The relevance of your theme has given the Ministry the confidence to accord the event all the necessary support that will avail stakeholders the opportunity to appreciate the gains recorded in the country’s Power Sector as well as the need for further engagement and interaction to advance the sector.

“Federal Ministry of Power hereby endorses the programme and is proud to be in partnership for the successful hosting of the event,” he stated.

On his part, Mr Ade Yesufu, Exhibition Director, Nigeria Energy, said “The recent launch of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan shows that it is pertinent for key stakeholders to contribute to achieving Nigeria’s Energy goals.

“The Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference aims to support government and private sectors in Nigeria by enabling partnerships between key stakeholders to develop reliable power solutions for the growing energy landscape.

“With the support of the Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria Energy will lead the discourse on accelerating Nigeria’s sustainable energy supply.”

Addressing post-pandemic market needs, Nigeria Energy is a transition from Power Nigeria to ensure Nigeria’s leading event remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving energy sector. The event, organised by Informa Markets, and in its 9th edition will feature more than 3,300 attendees with over 100 exhibitors representing over 21 countries.

These key industry players will showcase the latest and commercially sustainable power solutions at Nigeria Energy, alongside a further in-depth look into finding real-world solutions for Nigeria’s power sector challenges at the Nigeria Energy conference.

Joining the minister are other speakers including Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, MD/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria; Mr Aliyu Tukur Tahir,  Managing Director/CEO, NEMSA & Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation (CEIF); Dr Nnaemeka Ewelukwa, MD/CEO, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET); and Mrs Folake Soetan, CEO, Ikeja Electric Plc.

Others include – Mr Mohammed Mijindadi, GE Nigeria President and Sales Director for Anglophone & Francophone Africa, GE Gas Power; Mrs Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Advisory Board Member, African Energy Chamber; Mr Ebipere Clark, Special Adviser to the Governor CBN (Infrastructure & Industry), Central Bank of Nigeria; Mr Tunde Gbajumo, Chief of Party, USAID Nigeria Power Sector Program (NPSP); and  Mr Olakunle Williams, CEO, Tetracore Energy Group.

In addition, the Nigeria Energy conference is set to play host to several interactive sessions, leveraging the expertise of key players in the industry on topical issues for the advancement of the energy industry.

Critical issues that will be discussed include Nigeria’s gas-to-power masterplan which seeks to answer how the sector can incentivise and attract investments. There will also be discussions on expanding the capacity for future power needs by analyzing the Public-Private Partnership PPP Initiative and the journey so far.

There will also be sessions on decarbonization and the future of energy in Nigeria, finance and investments and how to secure capital for power projects, transforming Nigeria’s energy sector through digitalization, and a look at the promising potential of renewable energy.