By Mercy Aikoye
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced that the inaugural National Legislative Summit and Expo on Renewable Energy has been rescheduled to May 5-6, 2025. The event, initially set for February 24-27 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, aims to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s renewable energy market and development.
The event, tagged “Renew Nigeria: Unlocking Opportunities,” will be hosted by the Committee in conjunction with the office of the Speaker, House of Representatives. According to Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, the event was rescheduled following consultations between the Committee on Renewable Energy and the Office of the Speaker.
The decision to reschedule was made to allow the House to expand the summit’s scope and accommodate the numerous stakeholders who have expressed interest in participating. The Committee regrets any inconveniences caused by the change of date and has taken into account the concerns of critical stakeholders regarding the initial February date.
The 2-day event will feature high-level stakeholder engagements, industry assessments, and the identification of priority actions from the renewable energy provisions contained in the Electricity Act 2023. Hon. Ogene emphasized that renewable energy is the future, and the government is taking concrete steps to invest in and promote sustainable energy.
The development of Nigeria’s renewable energy sector is a top priority for the 10th House of Representatives, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen, PhD. The Speaker established the Committee on Renewable Energy to spearhead policies, track progress, and promote development that attracts investment and sustains renewable energy technology in Nigeria.
The upcoming summit is a key strategy in this effort, aiming to drive growth and innovation in the sector. The House has also taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability by adopting a resolution that makes it mandatory for government ministries, agencies, departments, and institutions to transition to renewable energy sources for their power needs.
The rescheduled summit is expected to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and explore opportunities in Nigeria’s renewable energy market. With the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable energy, the summit is poised to play a crucial role in driving growth and innovation in the sector.
