{"id":118460,"date":"2025-05-07T18:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=118460"},"modified":"2025-05-07T18:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:14:25","slug":"fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-green-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-green-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Reaffirms Commitment to Green Energy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1831477832922065701\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Daniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1831477832922065701-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to green and sustainable energy by exploring the use of nuclear energy as a viable solution to Nigeria\u2019s power challenges.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This was revealed on Tuesday by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a meeting with the Acting Chairman of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Anthony Ekedewa, in Abuja.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Adelabu stated that the collaboration between the Ministry of Power and NAEC marks a critical step toward diversifying Nigeria\u2019s energy mix and reforming the power sector for long-term sustainability.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cNuclear energy is the future of power generation. We must partner with you on how to improve the sector, and this meeting is a right step in the right direction,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He emphasised that the use of nuclear power aligns with global energy trends and offers a cleaner, more stable alternative to conventional energy sources.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to him, \u201cThis is an advanced level of energy generation, but we must also embrace it because whatever that can add value to our power sector, we must embrace.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>However, the Minister advised NAEC to reconsider its plan to build four large-scale nuclear plants, each with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He proposed instead the adoption of modular nuclear reactors, which are more compatible with the government\u2019s ongoing power sector decentralisation reforms.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThis is an area that States can benefit from. A lot of investment has gone into the development of the commission over the years and Nigeria should start reaping from the investment,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>While acknowledging that the nuclear power process is complex and costly, the Minister underscored its long-term benefits.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cI wish we were there already in this country, but we are not there yet. Nuclear power plant tends to be at the lower end of concern over the years, but we have to understand that nuclear energy is the future of energy generation,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To move the collaboration forward, Adelabu proposed a joint workshop involving the Ministry, NAEC, and key stakeholders in the energy sector. \u201cThis is certainly for the future of this country and it is important we make progress on it,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Earlier, Ekedewa expressed optimism about the partnership and briefed the Minister on the Commission\u2019s mandate and plans. He revealed that feasibility studies had already been conducted at two potential sites for nuclear plants in Geregu, Kogi State and Idu, Akwa Ibom State.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWe want to work and partner with you in the area of power generation,\u201d Ekedewa said. \u201cWe can be a base load for the country and this collaboration is part of our energy policy, but we are however limited by resources to undertake this project.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He highlighted the Commission\u2019s longstanding role in Nigeria\u2019s energy landscape, saying, \u201cThe commission was established in 1976, and as a renewable energy source, nuclear energy could power the entire country.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Present during the meeting were senior NAEC officials including Prof. Abdullahi Mati, Awwal Bisallah, and Justice Sule.<\/div>\n<div id=\"m_5081365939627503684ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daniel Adaji The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to green and sustainable energy by exploring the use of nuclear energy as a viable solution to Nigeria\u2019s power challenges. 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