In United Nations efforts for countries to agree on policies to limit global temperature rises and adapt to impacts associated with climate change, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu is set to detail the Agency’s plans and strategies for rural electrification in Nigeria using homegrown technologies at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The event known as Conference of the Parties (COP28), holding at the Expo City, will see Mr. Halilu on December 3rd, 2023, to deliver opening remarks and also participate at a panel session titled ‘Advancing Sustainable Rural Electrification through Homegrown Technologies’.
According to a statement e-signed
by NASENI Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the Agency has undertaken several initiatives to advance sustainable rural electrification in Nigeria, including establishing the Rural Electrification Innovation Hub, providing grants to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), developing renewable energy solutions, and collaboration with international partners to share best practices.
facilitating technology transfer, and support for commercialization of innovative solutions.
