Nigeria is looking to Egypt as a model for power generation and transmission, with the government eager to learn from Egypt’s success in the energy sector. The Federal Government is particularly focused on enhancing rural electricity access and expanding renewable energy.
In a recent meeting in Abuja with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, outlined Nigeria’s commitment to improving its power infrastructure.
“Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy transformation, and we are eager to collaborate and learn from your expertise,” said Adelabu.
He further emphasized the importance of renewable energy, pointing to the economic challenges of extending the national grid to remote areas.
“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,” Adelabu stated.
Nigeria has secured significant investments to support these initiatives, including $750 million from the World Bank and an additional $190 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The Egyptian Ambassador, Fouad, expressed his country’s readiness to collaborate, highlighting shared goals for both nations.
“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,” Fouad said.
This partnership aims to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable energy for Nigerians, leveraging Egypt’s success in energy infrastructure development.