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It’s possible to power 10 million Nigerian homes with renewable energy by 2030 – Greenforce CEO

Omono Okonkwo by Omono Okonkwo
December 3, 2022
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Nigeria to establish solar PV projects with $1.5 billion loan FG secured in August 2022
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The Chief Executive Officer of Greenforce Group, Chidera Ejiofor, believes it is possible to power 10 million Nigerian homes with renewable energy by 2030.

Speaking during an interview with Arise TV earlier today, Ejiofor noted that achieving this would be a great milestone for the country.

He further addressed the current growth of renewable energy adoption across Nigeria, saying:

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  • “We are still very far from achieving set goals. But with the adequate collaboration of stakeholders like the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), power distribution companies (DisCos), and, renewable energy companies in the country, one million homes can be powered by renewable energy within a 12-month space.”

Here’s how to achieve this: To achieve this, Ejiofor said the Nigerian government and stakeholders need to ensure that there is an adequate implementation of renewable energy policies. He also suggested government-based incentives for switching to renewable energy sources from carbon sources as this will speed up the process of adoption on the part of the citizens.

Renewable energy firms needed: According to Ejiofor, there are still not enough renewable energy companies in Nigeria, as there are so many communities to be empowered. He believes more renewable energy companies need to be operational across various communities in all the states of the federation. He said:

  • “In Lagos for instance, we do not have business centers that run on off-grid power, we do not have people with small businesses that have renewable energy solutions to solve all their energy problems, so we are still very far from achieving the goal of mass renewable energy adoption.”

Renewable energy-based education: While speaking, Ejiofor pointed out the fact that renewable energy should be implemented in the country’s educational systems, to educate the young ones, so they can have an idea of how to operate renewable energy systems. This way, Nigeria will have more renewable energy companies by 2030, to support the already active enterprises.

A concerted effort from stakeholders: Commenting on why Africans should commit to climate change goals, Ejiofor said it is the responsibility of every human to think of ways to support the fight against climate change impacts. He said:

  • “We must, first of all, reduce carbon emissions, and purchase appliances that do not require so much energy and can cope with renewable energy sources. We must also support renewable energy initiatives in our local communities. It is not only the job of the government but is also a communal effort.”

He suggests that Africans can commit to changing their behavior and energy purchases to contribute to the fight against climate change, highlighting the fact that Africans must not look to the West for support every time, but must use what they have to meet climate goals. He said Africans should:

  • Purchase appliances that consume less energy
  • Buy cars that are electric or hybrid
  • Encourage tree planting
  • Discourage tire burning and other local practices that contribute to C02 emissions.

For the record: Ejiofor believes that Africa must mine lead and lithium to have batteries, which are an integral part of the renewable energy value chain. While addressing the challenge of managing electronic waste (e-waste) in the country, Ejiofor said when batteries have reached the end of their life cycle, the plastics can be turned into plastic pellets, the lead dust can be sold to factories and the lead can be exported back to the West.


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Omono Okonkwo is an accomplished Mass Communicator, with a remarkable track record spanning over a decade across various dimensions of the field. Her proficiency encompasses Print, Digital, and Broadcast Journalism, Copywriting, Research and Writing, Podcasting, Public Speaking, as well as a comprehensive grasp of Energy Markets. Her engagement in energy market coverage commenced officially in 2016, as she assumed the role of a country correspondent (Nigeria) with Natural Gas World, a subsidiary of Minoils Media based in Vancouver, Canada. Since then, Omono Okonkwo has consistently demonstrated excellence and left an indelible mark on the ever-evolving energy sector.

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  1. Chukwudebere Nonso says:
    December 7, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    Nigerians need to be enlightened deeply on renewable energy and its inexhaustible benefits. Dearth of the knowledge of renewable energy and its operations robs off on many Nigerians, and it needs urgent response. By Nigerians, I mean average citizens who are not educated and are poor, and so they need to be taught about the adverse impact of Co2 on the environment and human health. These are the poor who can’t afford cooking gas or kerosene, and so resort to tree felling in the woods. But, may I quickly state here that the government has a huge responsibility to take here. Our government must revitalize the economy to drag a huge percentage of Nigerians out of poverty. What our government has failed to understand is that poverty begets recklessness and lawlessness. A common logic should make us understand that no hungry man thinks straight, and so he acts erratically. But since our economy is as it is in its present state, the government should go on and restore energy sustainably for Nigerians to consume at a most concessionary rate. Yes, it challenging for small business, companies, and homes to have solar power installations because of power economic state. A greater percentage of Nigerians are living below bread line, so how do you want these ones to understand your goal of powering ten million homes with renewable energy – that will sound absurd to them.

    So, I’m suggesting that the attitude of the government must desist from being business as usual and start taking full responsibility of its actions, if it wants to regain the confidence of Nigerians in it. That done, then Nigerians will start to have open minds and lend support to communal projects.

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