Uche Cecil Izuora
Stakeholders and top industry operators would be discussing Nigeria’s energy transition strategy at the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-A), two-day international conference which is holding in Lagos.
The conference theme: “Accelerating Collective Action and Strategic Partnerships for Equitable Clean Energy Access.”, comes at a critical moment for Nigeria’s energy sector, with the country seeking to expand electricity access, attract new investment into renewable energy and energy efficiency, strengthen energy infrastructure, accelerate innovation and create commercially viable pathways towards a more resilient and inclusive energy future.
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu; Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Engr. Mustapha Abdullahi; Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Musiliu Oseni; and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr. Adesayo Michael, alongside other senior decision-makers, are expected to headline the high-level gathering the statement further noted.
“Their participation underscores the strategic importance of the conference as a platform connecting policy, investment, technology and implementation at a time when Nigeria’s energy transition requires stronger collaboration between government and the private sector.
Beyond a Conference: A Platform for Investment and Partnerships”
REEEA-A says the 2026 conference is designed to move the clean energy conversation beyond policy declarations towards practical investment opportunities, strategic partnerships and scalable solutions.
The conference will also provide a platform for policymakers, financiers, investors, project developers, technology providers, development institutions and energy-sector leaders to examine the barriers and opportunities shaping Nigeria’s clean energy market and identify areas where collaboration can deliver measurable results.
It will particularly seek to strengthen investor confidence, promote private-sector participation, showcase emerging technologies and create connections capable of translating Nigeria’s considerable clean-energy potential into projects, businesses, jobs and expanded energy access.
The existing conference framework brings together government institutions, development partners, investors, regulators and industry stakeholders to unlock investment and forge partnerships for Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
The conference is expected to draw participation from key Nigerian institutions and international development partners, including the Federal Ministry of Power, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, GIZ Nigerian Energy Support Programme, European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, All On, GET.invest and Sterling Bank Plc, among others.
Among the senior figures featured in the conference programme are Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, Nigeria Chapter Chairman of World Energy Council and Chairman of the REEEA-A Board of Trustees; Biodun Ogunleye, Honourable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources; and Engr. Alabi Johnson, Honourable Commissioner, Ondo State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources as well as their Jigawa State counterpart, Engr Dr Suraju Musa, Commissioner of Power and Energy.
The breadth of participation reflects the growing recognition that solving Nigeria’s energy challenge will require coordinated action across government, finance, technology, business and development institutions.
At the heart of the conference is the question of how Nigeria can mobilise the capital, partnerships and innovation required to accelerate its energy transition.
Discussions the statement also disclosed will address the wider ecosystem necessary for this transformation, including energy access, investment, policy and regulatory reform, private-sector participation, clean-energy technology, energy efficiency, electric mobility, women and youth participation, skills development and climate finance.
A technology and innovation showcase will further spotlight emerging solutions and enterprises contributing to the country’s clean energy and sustainable mobility ambitions.
The conference is therefore expected to generate more than dialogue. Its broader objective is to connect people and institutions capable of financing, developing, regulating, deploying and scaling clean-energy solutions.
For Nigeria, the energy transition presents both an urgent development challenge and a significant economic opportunity.
With millions of people and businesses still requiring more reliable and affordable energy, the ability to attract investment into renewable energy, energy efficiency, distributed power, infrastructure and new technologies will be central to Nigeria’s economic competitiveness and sustainable development in direct response to why the conference matters.
The REEEA-A conference seeks to provide a platform where those challenges can be confronted collectively—and where investment opportunities, partnerships and solutions can emerge from the conversations.
The conference will also recognise outstanding contributions to the sector through the REEEA-A Clean Energy Awards, celebrating individuals and organisations demonstrating excellence, innovation and measurable impact across the renewable energy and energy-efficiency value chain.