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Stakeholders Call For Transparency As Nigeria Transits To Renewable Energy

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu 



As Nigeria embarks on its journey towards transition to renewable and sustainable energy, stakeholders have called for transparency to be the cornerstone.

 

The call was made at a two day Strengthening Civil Society Organizations, CSOs Advocacy for Transparency in Energy Transition in Nigeria organized by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, sponsored by OXFAM Nigeria.

 


Energy transition is the move by the global energy sector away from fossil fuel towards renewable energy sources.

 

This global energy transition aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, in a bid to save the environment, and prolong lives on earth.

 


In Nigeria, the pathway to achieving the energy transition in 2060 has been on, but this seems to be marred by corruption and economic interest.

 

On this premise, Civil Society Organizations CSOs and Non-governmental organizations were called to strengthen advocacy towards accountability and transparency in the energy transition process.

 

 OXFAM Nigeria Program Manager for accountable governance, Mr. Henry Ushie stated that they have been partnering CSOs in Nigeria to ensure the implementation of the gas master plan developed in Nigeria to enable a seamless energy transition come 2060.

 

He revealed that Nigeria signed into the energy transition pathway in 2017 with commitment to meet her goal in 2060.

 

On her part, Associate Professor of Economic Development, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Dr. Chikanele Asuru while noting that the role of CSOs cannot be overemphasized, stated that advocacy towards the transition energy should be done having the Nigerian context in mind.

 

Earlier, in his address, the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Mr. Ibrahim Musa represented by the senior program officer Mr. Ayo Omowu noted that CSOs can highlight areas requiring attention by keeping a vigilant eye on the policy Implementations and projects within the energy sector.


With combined efforts from all, stakeholders are hopeful that Nigeria's energy transition will not only be sustainable but transparent, inclusive and benefiting to all citizens.

 

 

 

 

 

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