Nigeria urged to boost local renewable energy manufacturing
The Federal Government is advocating for increased local production of renewable energy technologies to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imports. Prof Olamide Fagbuji, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Technology and Operations, emphasized the need for Nigeria to become a producer and exporter of solar panels, batteries, and related equipment. He highlighted the job creation potential and the importance of building a skilled green workforce. Other experts at the forum stressed the need to balance local manufacturing with continued access to affordable solar products.
TLDR
- Prof Olamide Fagbuji called for Nigeria to shift from importing to manufacturing renewable energy technologies locally.
- He noted that local production would create jobs and support the President’s industrialisation agenda.
- Dr Michael David warned against a blanket ban on imported solar equipment, citing the country’s current dependence on imports and the risk of worsening energy poverty.
- Nigeria added about 3GW of new electricity generation capacity in 2025, with over 800MW of solar electricity added in 2025 alone.
- Experts highlighted the need for better coordination among government, private sector, and civil society to strengthen the renewable energy sector.
