Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to all citizens by 2030, President Bola Tinubu declared at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The two-day summit, hosted in collaboration with the African Union, African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Bank Group, resulted in the adoption of the Dar es Salaam Declaration, which aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030.
Represented by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, Tinubu emphasized that energy access remains a top priority for his administration. He called for a united effort among African nations, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to ensure universal electricity access within the next decade.
“Let us work together to create a brighter future for our citizens, where every African has access to reliable and affordable energy, where our industries thrive, and our economies grow,” Tinubu said.
Highlighting progress in Nigeria’s power sector, Tinubu outlined key ongoing initiatives, including:
- A $1.1 billion AfDB investment is projected to provide electricity to 5 million Nigerians by 2026.
- The $200 million Nigeria Electrification Project is set to benefit 500,000 people by 2025.
- Planned investments in the Nigeria Desert to Power Programme and the Nigeria-Grid Battery Energy Storage System, which aim to enhance energy security and efficiency.
“These initiatives represent our commitment to improving electricity access for our citizens, especially those in underserved areas,” Tinubu said.
Nigeria is also prioritizing renewable energy as part of its broader sustainability goals. Tinubu highlighted efforts to establish an electric vehicle charging infrastructure powered by renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
“We are incentivizing private sector investments to expand renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, and bring electricity to those who need it the most,” he stated.
Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, Tinubu underscored Nigeria’s partnerships with global institutions, including the AfDB, World Bank, and International Finance Corporation (IFC), which have committed billions of dollars to energy projects in Nigeria.
As Nigeria works toward its 2030 electricity access target, these initiatives are expected to drive economic growth, industrial expansion, and an improved quality of life for millions of Nigerians.
