Attaining Energy Development Through Updated Policy

Energy plays the most vital role in economic growth, progress and development as well as poverty eradication and security of any nation. Uninterrupted energy supply is a vital issue for all countries today. Future economic growth crucially depends on the long-term availability of energy from sources that are affordable, accessible, and environmentally friendly.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day experts’ peer review/work group meeting for the rapid assessment and GAP analysis of the National Energy Policy, NEP convened by the Energy Commission of Nigeria in Abuja, the director-general of ECN, Prof. Eli Bala said at the current population of over 190 million people, statistics had revealed that no fewer than 20 million houses across the country were yet to have electricity supply.

“You would agree with me that six to seven years after the NEP was reviewed in 2013, changes have taken place in the national and international energy scenes necessitating another review. For instance, the whole world is giving greater focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation through sustainable energy development with emphasis on the exploitation of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency and conservation best practices.

Others include to guarantee adequate, reliable and sustainable supply of energy at appropriate costs and in an environmentally friendly manner, to the various sectors of the economy, for national development; to guarantee an efficient and cost effective consumption pattern of energy resources; to accelerate the process of acquisition and diffusion of technology and managerial expertise in the energy sector and indigenous participation in energy sector industries, for stability and self-reliance...

He urged the incoming 9th National Assembly to prioritise the passage of the sustainable energy bill into law.

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