Over 10,000 participants are expected as REEA-Alliance stages maiden National Conference

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January 16th, 2022, 10:38 pm

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance, REEA-Alliance, has disclosed that it would be staging its maiden national conference in Abuja in the first quarter of the year.

In furtherance of the Alliance mandate, and in line with Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025; REEEA-A is organizing a two-day national conference during 1-2 March 2022 (9.00 am – 6.00 pm daily) with the Theme: “Optimizing Opportunities in the Energy Transition Value Chain”, at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria.
"This is to push to the front, REEEAA’s concerns about Climate Change and the Green Economy; in support of the global efforts to address the risks inherent in climate change and the imperatives of
renewable energy driven by the Paris Agreement, as further reemphasized at the last COP26 in Glasgow, UK. Like other developing countries, Nigeria remains committed to a net-zero future, especially given our vulnerability to the adverse effects; and REEEAA is an integral partner in promoting the solutions to these challenges. Already, a Conference Planning/Organizing Committee has been set up under the chairpersonship of Professor Magnus Onuoha, Vice Chairman of REEEA-A’s Steering Committee"

This which was disclosed by Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, Coordinator, Media, Publicity and Programs, REEEA Alliance National Conference 2020 in a press release he made available to journalists in Abuja during the weekend stated that the conference which shall bring to the front burner, the emerging issues of energy transition and optimizing the opportunities arising therefrom; represents Nigeria’s largest gathering of policymakers, researchers, manufacturers, investors, and consumers in the renewable energy and energy-efficient sector. Over 10,000 participants are expected to attend through physical or virtual participation; and be an opportunity for RE/EE stakeholders, sponsors, and exhibitors to explore linkages and collaboration with the Nigerian government and her relevant agencies towards promoting clean and affordable energy so as to end energy poverty in the country.

According to him, the conference shall also feature plenary sessions, breakouts, panelists, exhibitions, keynote speeches, papers presentations, opportunities to make new friends and reconnect with old ones; featuring of profiles of MDAs and Companies in the conference programme book and REEEAA website; ministerial tour of exhibitions, goodwill messages; and produce a communiqué.

"Issues to be discussed during the conference include Policy Implementation for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sources in Nigeria; Climate Change Act and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient investment opportunities; Youth and Energy Transition - Unlocking Opportunities; Financing Nigeria's Energy Transition beyond 2030; Role of Gender in Achieving Energy Transition; and more.

"The Conference is to be declared open by the His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; while the Honourable Minister of Power Engr Abubakar Aliyu shall deliver the keynote speech. Other very important dignitaries expected to address the conference include H.E. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO); Hon. Minister of State for Environment Chief Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor; H.E. Dr. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations; H.E. Prof Akinwunmi Adeshina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB); Chairperson, Senate Committee on Power; Chairperson, House Committee on Power; Benjamin Duke, Head of Program, NESP; David Wedepohl, CEO, BSW Solar; European Union; German Embassy and President, African Renewable Energy Association.



Giving a brief background about the Alliance, said, "the Alliance was established in 2021 as an outcome of Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP II), a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria. REEEA-A’s aim is to promote and strengthen renewable energy and energy-efficient (RE/EE) technologies as well as innovation for the sustainable development of Nigeria and beyond. Also partnering with the REEEA-Alliance is the German Solar Industry Association, BSW-Solar based in Berlin. This is fostered through a program run by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) which focuses on partnership projects. Thus, the REEEA-Alliance prides itself as the foremost alliance of local professional Associations to promote the markets of renewable energies and energy efficiency in Nigeria.

"The following Associations, listed alphabetically, are current members of the REEEA-Alliance: Association of Energy Engineers of Nigeria (AEE), Crenstar for Renewable Energy Initiative (CREN), Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON), Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN), Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN), and Women in Renewable Energy Association (WIRE-A).

"Given that Nigeria’s current energy poverty and access is still continuing to deteriorate, the centerpiece of the REEEA Alliance’s strategy focuses on bridging the capacity gaps regarding knowledge, technology, and innovation in the RE/EE sector in Nigeria and thus, supports the Nigerian Government’s vision of inclusive growth and prosperity

"The REEEA Alliance has a Board of Trustees (BOT) with Professor Abubarkar Sani Sambo as Chairperson, and a Steering Committee in charge of the day to day running of the Alliance with Barrister Imamuddeen Talba as Chairperson. The Alliance’s current strategic plan has five priority areas namely Energy; Climate Action; Inclusion; Infrastructure, Welfare & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); and REEEAA’s Internal Growth; with the following specific interventions: Training, Sensitization & Capacity Building; Consultancy Services; Trade & Market Development; Network & Information Exchange; Research; and Interest Representation/Advocacy. These interventions are aimed to contribute towards clean and reliable energy access and poverty alleviation thus, ultimately contributing to Nigeria’s vision to support and promote the growth of RE/EE technologies and practices", he added.


Soliciting support, he said, "we look forward to supporting and participation of all stakeholders in RE/EE in this conference, which promises to be a landmark/milestone support for Nigeria’s intention to ramp up and leverage renewable energy to reduce the number of residents without access to electricity, especially in rural areas not currently connected to the grid; and achieve 15 percent reduction in the number of the population without access to electricity by 2025. Yes, we can".

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