FG Seeks Stronger Collaboration For Sustainable Energy Development

The special adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, has emphasised the necessity of collaboration between the public and private sectors in achieving sustainable energy goals.

She stated that the journey towards sustainable energy cannot be undertaken by the public sector alone.

The adviser stated this at Energy Institute’s annual Energy Sustainability Conference (ESC), which was held in Lagos.

The summit centred around the theme “Driving Energy Transition in Africa: Policy Reforms, Technology, and Resilience for Delivering Energy Security.” The two-day conference was aimed at initiating important conversations and collaborations to shape a sustainable energy future for Africa.

“Collaboration between the public and private sector are vital, as the journey towards sustainable energy cannot be taken by the public sector alone”, Verheijen said.

The conference also featured dynamic panel sessions addressing crucial topics such as “The Price Tag of Inclusive Energy Security” and “Disrupting the Gender Gap: Embracing Allyship and Sponsorship in the Modern Workplace.” These sessions brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders to explore innovative solutions and address challenges in the pursuit of sustainable energy practices.

Nick Wayth, Fellow Energy Institute (FEI) and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Institute, underscored the urgency of addressing energy demand in West Africa. According to Wayth, “West Africa’s energy demand is growing faster than the rest of the continent and this calls for urgency for sustainable solutions.”

Osten Olorunsola, FEI and Chairman of the Energy Institute Nigeria, emphasised the need for nations to adopt sustainable practices in response to current energy trends.