By Emmanuella Oghenetega
The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, in partnership with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has successfully inaugurated the National Energy Masterplan Implementation Committee (NEMIC).
This, is in its drive to deliver on the Renewed Hope Initiative of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The inauguration of the members of the committee took place during a high-level ceremony held at the Minister’s Conference Room, with the Chairman/National Coordinator, Co-Chairman, and Members in attendance.
The event marked a historic milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector reform efforts, underscoring the Federal Government’s determination to deliver a coordinated and sustainable energy transition under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In his welcome address, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi emphasized that the National Energy Masterplan serves as a
comprehensive blueprint to ensure energy security, expand access to reliable electricity, promote renewable energy, and reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernizing the energy sector, strengthening public-private partnerships, and promoting indigenous innovation in energy technologies.
The Minister stressed that the work of the NEMIC would be critical in ensuring that Nigeria’s energy infrastructure keeps pace with industrial growth, population expansion, and environmental sustainability imperatives.
Goodwill messages delivered by development partners, ministries, and other stakeholders, reflected a shared commitment to building strong institutional frameworks, mobilizing investments, and strengthening technical capacities to drive the Masterplan’s successful implementation.
Others in attendance included senior government officials, development partners, representatives of the private sector, civil society organizations, and international stakeholders who have expressed strong support for the Masterplan’s implementation.
