By Yange Ikyaa
As international industry experts assemble at the Middle East Energy Conference, which runs from March 7 to 9, the persisting energy crisis in Nigeria, potential solutions to the blockages, and routes to energy transformation in Africa will be in focus.
Ade Yesufu, Exhibition Director, Energy Portfolio for Middle East and Africa (MEA), Informa Markets, lamented the current energy situation in Nigeria, while emphasizing the importance of appropriate political will and policies in winning over investors and making the industry bankable.
He said that the occasion will give answers to metering problems, link Nigeria to vital investors, and expose the nation to ideas that would enhance the sector.
The 48th edition of the event, which renowned international exhibits organizer, brings together buyers and sellers from many nations to examine the most recent developments in energy goods and solutions. It expected to offer unrivaled chances to network with international energy suppliers, find goods and services that are reshaping the energy industry, and establish strong commercial ties.
Afrah Packirsaibo, the conference director for Informa Markets’ Energy Portfolio for the MEA region, announced that the event would prioritize innovation and technology toward net-zero, particularly energy solutions like solar and hydrogen.
She listed issues to be discussed as including security, digital technology, mini-grid technology, and gas to electricity in addition to obstacles like access to finance, better infrastructure, and these.
Packirsaibo also mentioned that the meeting would include representatives from the Nigerian Ministry of Power, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the Rural Electrification Agency, as well as many more industry players from Nigeria and other countries in Africa.
The goal of the event is to lead the MEA area through the energy transition and create resilient energy infrastructure and systems. With renewable energy and other growing sub-sectors offering significant growth potential, the global energy revolution holds new promise for Nigeria’s economic and social development.