Nigeria Urged to Prioritize Transparency in Energy Transition

BY Victoria otonyemeba
May 31, 2025
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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has emphasized the need for a transparent and accountable process in Nigeria’s transition to clean energy. According to the organization, this is crucial in achieving the country’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2060.

Auwal Musa, the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, highlighted the intricate relationships between fossil fuel exploration, environmental degradation, and economic development. Musa, who was represented by his administrative officer, Mohammed Murtala, noted that the devastating impact of climate change is already being felt in communities across Akwa Ibom State, where flooding and oil spills are commonplace.

To accelerate the transition to clean energy, the organization has recommended that the government offer tax incentives to investors in the sector.

Additionally, stakeholders have been urged to demand openness and investigation in the transition process to ensure that it is transparent and accountable.

The call for transparency and accountability comes as Nigeria, like many other countries, strives to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and achieve net zero emissions.

The organization has emphasized the need for interagency collaboration and capacity building for those managing the transition process.

Furthermore, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has called on civil society organizations to advocate for the effective use of subsidy funds, which should be invested in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

The organization has also stressed the importance of utilizing global funding for climate change to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on fossil fuels.

The recommendations were made at a one-day training on Fossil Phase-Out Advocacy, which was held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The event, themed “Using the Instrumentality of Taxation for Energy Transition,” brought together stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s energy transition.