The Minister of State Petroleum Resources , Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said the task of creating access to cheap, unlimited energy for Nigeria cannot be left to the government alone. He stated this at the official unveiling of the Gazettes on National Energy Policy and National Energy Master Plan by the Energy Commission of Nigeria, yesterday, in Abuja.
“Energy plays a critical role in promoting social development, accelerating economic progress, and protecting the environment. In order to achieve our energy goals, I implore our respected partners in the public and private sectors to collaborate with one another. To face the difficulties that lie ahead, let’s leverage the power of cooperation, creativity, and technology. The future generations will be greatly impacted by the choices that we make today.
The Gazettes reveal the direction of government’s policies, and also lists the several approaches necessary to accomplish the country’s energy goals.