Renewed Hope Initiative: ECN DG Hosts Conference of Speakers, Reaffirms Push for Nationwide Solarization.

Renewed Hope Initiative: ECN DG Hosts Conference of Speakers, Reaffirms Push for Nationwide Solarization.


In a move to boost energy planning within the States of the Federation, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has received the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

This ís as he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with states to address energy shortfalls across critical public infrastructure.

The engagement which focused on advancing the solarization of government buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, and other essential institutions is part of a coordinated national effort to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions.

Dr. Abdullahi noted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and supports the decentralization of Nigeria’s energy master plan through the large-scale deployment of renewable energy technologies. 

He emphasized that the project will enhance energy access, reduce reliance on the national grid, and promote environmental sustainability.

The Director-General further stated that the initiative is expected to significantly improve energy reliability in public institutions while accelerating Nigeria’s transition to sustainable energy.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly commended the solarization programme and assured that state legislatures would provide the necessary support to ensure its timely and effective implementation.

The solarization project, launched in 2025, is a key component of the Federal Government’s broader clean energy drive aimed at powering public institutions across the country with solar energy.

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