Reps To Hold Summit On Renewable Energy In May

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has postponed the inaugural National Legislative Summit and Expo on Renewable Energy to May 5 – 6, 2025.

The event, tagged ‘Renew Nigeria: Unlocking Opportunities,’ will be hosted by the Committee in conjunction with the Speaker of the House of Representatives office.

Disclosing this in Abuja on Sunday, the chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, said that the two-day event, earlier scheduled to take place from February 24-27 in Lagos, aims to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s renewable energy market and development.

“The decision is to allow the House to expand the summit’s scope and better accommodate the numerous stakeholders who have expressed interest in participating,” Hon Ogene said, adding that the concerns of some critical stakeholders regarding the initial February date have been taken into account.

The Committee regrets any inconveniences caused by the date change to intending participants.
Hon. Ogene emphasised, “Renewable energy is the future, and the government is taking concrete steps to invest in and promote sustainable energy. This strategic approach encourages Nigerians to adopt renewable energy solutions, addressing the country’s electricity supply challenges and strengthening national energy security.

“The development of Nigeria’s renewable energy sector is a top priority for the 10th House of Representatives, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen, PhD. In a historic first, the Speaker established the Committee on Renewable Energy to spearhead policies, track progress, and promote development that attracts investment and sustains renewable energy technology in Nigeria. The upcoming summit is a key strategy in this effort, aiming to drive growth and innovation in the sector.”

He said, „The House has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability by recently adopting a resolution that makes it mandatory for government ministries, agencies, departments and institutions to transition to renewable energy sources for their power needs,“