Barbara Bako, Abuja
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, called on global investors to partner with Nigeria to unlock the country’s energy potential.…
According to a statement signed by Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga on Friday, the minister made the call while speaking at the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum in Bridgetown, Barbados where he joined other world leaders
It said that states that the FG is poised to unlock the country’s vast energy potential and become a major player in the global energy market amidst the struggle of limited energy access faced by countries.
At the very high level gathering, which is focused on advancing global energy, Edun emphasized the need for strategic investment and greater private sector participation to achieve universal energy access.
The Minister highlighted that the government alone cannot fund the country’s energy needs.
“Our reforms are designed to unlock private investment, improve market dynamics, and accelerate the transition to cost-reflective tariffs,” he stated.
Nigeria is a key beneficiary of Mission 300, a World Bank and African Development Bank initiative aimed at providing electricity to 300 million Africans.
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The country is leveraging this initiative to expand renewable energy infrastructure and improve access to underserved communities.
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, also attended the forum, reinforcing the country’s commitment to energy sector reforms.
The SEforALL Forum brought together policymakers, development partners, and energy experts to drive sol:utions for a just and inclusive energy transition.
As Nigeria stands at the threshold of an energy revolution, Edun’s call to action signals a new era of unprecedented growth, innovation, and prosperity for the nation, setting the stage for Nigeria to emerge as a beacon of hope for energy sustainability in Africa.
