Nigeria to Leverage on Egypt’s Power Expertise for Steady Supply

The Federal Government has set plans to borrow a leaf from the power generation, transmission, and distribution expertise available in Egypt.

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu made this known during a meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, in Abuja.

Adelabu described Egypt as a model for the development of energy infrastructure and expressed Nigeria’s desire for increased bilateral relations in the energy sector, particularly renewable energy and rural electrification.

Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy conversion, and we anticipate cooperating and learning from your expertise.

“Our mission is to make available stable, reliable, and affordable energy to every Nigerian,” he said.

The Minister alluded to Nigeria’s efforts to power distant rural communities through renewable energy schemes, as a result of the financial considerations involved in taking the national grid to these areas.

“Most of the rural villages are inaccessible due to economic constraints, but we cannot leave them behind.

“We are bridging this gap with our renewable energy programme. We have received significant investments, including 750 million from World Banks, DARES project and another 190 million from Japan International Cooperation Agency to fund this program.”

Egypt’s success in energy transformation has been driven by a combination of an enabling investment climate, strong regulatory framework, and concerted push for the development of renewables. Egypt has attracted significant investments in the energy sector, including from multinational companies such as Siemens, which has partnered with Egypt to modernize its power infrastructure.

Adelabu also emphasized Nigeria’s vast potential for renewable energy, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, and reassured the government’s determination to tap into these resources to provide sustainable energy access. The meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador is part of Nigeria’s overall strategy to stabilize its power sector and increase energy access nationwide.

Egyptian Ambassador meeting is all in line with a broader plan to convene with world partners, including Siemens, with the aim of revamping Nigeria’s electricity sector, according to Adelabu.

“We are bent on learning from the Egyptian experience and working together on how to tackle our energy problems,” Adelabu stated.

With Nigeria seeking to follow Egypt’s footsteps in ending the energy crisis in the country, Nigerians expect the partnership to bring a dawn of certain and affordable access to energy. Thanks to the world community and a dash of reforms, Nigeria may be headed to achieving energy autonomy and economic advancement through improved electricity access.