The Federal Government has expressed its intention to learn from Egypt’s advancements in power generation and transmission, describing the North African nation as a model for energy sector development.
This commitment was reaffirmed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a meeting in Abuja with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad.
The discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in energy expansion, particularly in renewable energy and rural electrification.
A statement released on Sunday by Adelabu’s spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, highlighted the minister’s admiration for Egypt’s achievements in the energy sector.
He noted that Nigeria is eager to adopt Egypt’s strategies in energy generation, transmission, and distribution to stabilize its power sector, citing the country’s previous engagement with Siemens as part of this effort.
“Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy transformation, and we are eager to collaborate and learn from your expertise. Our goal is to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable energy access for all Nigerians,” Adelabu stated.
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As part of Nigeria’s commitment to improving electricity access in rural communities, Adelabu emphasized the government’s reliance on renewable energy to bridge the gap for areas that cannot be connected to the national grid due to economic constraints.
“Many rural areas cannot be connected to the grid due to economic constraints, but we cannot neglect them. Through our renewable energy programme, we are bridging this gap. We have secured significant investments, including $750 million from the World Bank’s DARES project and an additional $190 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency to support this initiative,” he explained.
He also pointed to Nigeria’s abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric potential, stating that the government is committed to harnessing these resources for long-term sustainability.
Ambassador Fouad welcomed the collaboration, particularly in addressing Nigeria’s metering gap and improving energy access.
“Nigeria and Egypt have much in common, and there is immense potential for collaboration in the energy sector. We are committed to working together to achieve sustainable energy solutions for both countries,” he said.
