Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), penultimate week in Lagos announced its transition to Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, MEMAN, a new structure that aims to open up training and job opportunities for Nigerians especially in the renewable energy space.
Particularly excited by the fact that the private sector is keying into governments energy transition initiative, the Authority Chief Executive Officer, of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, assured the Authority’s commitment to ensure Nigeria keys into global energy transition plan, as the strategy is constantly evolving, driven by advancement in technology.
Ahmed, who was represented by director in the agency, Mustapha Lamorde, described MOMAN’s transition from an oil and gas association to an energy association, as strategic as it clearly depicts that the constituents of the association are conscious of energy transition and environment sustainability.
He noted that the energy sector in Nigeria must evolve from business as usual or risk falling behind in the transition to net-zero carbon emissions. The Authority Chief Executive, however noted that in the transition exercise, the sector and the country is faced with energy poverty, old and insufficient infrastructures, growing energy demand and industrialisation, a vibrant young population, few energy sources among others.
“This initiative, meticulously designed to align with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, serves as the foundation of MEMAN’s dedication to continue reducing emissions, ensuring affordable and clean energy, and promoting safety and responsible economic growth,” chairman of the association Mr. Huub Stokmann, said.
Stokmann, who is also the managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL Retail, said the shift also reflected its dedication to health, safety, security, and environmental protection.
“Equitable recompense for all stakeholders is another core pillar of MEMAN’s advocacy, addressing customers, employees, investors, service providers/suppliers, local communities, and governments.
“Expanding our energy offerings to give our customers more affordable and environmentally friendlier options is an act of responsibility,” he stated.
He said that one of its pillars focuses on enhancing product quality, reducing costs, minimising product losses, and the adoption and commercialisation of alternative energy sources.
According to the group, it now houses the Renewables and Gas Competency Centre, a hub for gas, biofuels, and renewable energy information open to the industry, the press, the academia, and the public. It mentioned that the centre supports the government’s CNG initiative and drives the United Nations sustainability agenda.
