The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says strengthening professional energy bodies will significantly accelerate the deployment of solar solutions across public institutions nationwide.

‎The Director-General of ECN, Mustapha Abdullahi, said this in Abuja during the official inauguration of the governing body and fellowship conferment of the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN) on Thursday.

‎He said, “Today’s ceremony reflects SESN’s commitment to promoting excellence, professionalism, and the advancement of solar and renewable energy development in our dear nation, Nigeria.

‎”Through initiatives such as the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme, significant progress has been made in deploying decentralised solar energy solutions to critical infrastructures nationwide.

‎”As a proud Fellow of the Society and as the DG of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, I reaffirm the commitment of the commission to strengthening collaboration with the Society.”

‎The President of SESN, Sunny Akpoyibo, noted that the newly inaugurated leadership structures would drive policy into measurable impacts to tackle the country’s energy transition challenges.

‎Mr Akpoyibo said that his administration would prioritise aggressive youth empowerment and digital structural reforms to reposition the society as a leading force in sub-Saharan Africa.

‎”Your wisdom and experience will be crucial as we navigate Nigeria’s energy transition and expand the frontier of solar innovations and adaptation.

‎”My administration will put the youth at the forefront because we must pass over the knowledge we have to the next generation through capacity-building programmes.

‎”Together, our trustees will provide direction, our patrons will inspire, and our subcommittees will drive implementation to solve Nigeria’s energy challenges,” he said. 

(NAN)