President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, scheduled for January 27 to 28.
The summit, organized by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the World Bank, is focused on advancing “Mission 300,” an initiative aimed at providing electricity access to 300 million people across Africa by 2030.
During the event, African leaders, private sector representatives, development partners, and civil society groups will work together to develop strategies for improving energy access across the continent. The summit is expected to serve as a platform for sharing knowledge and resources to address Africa’s energy challenges, according to a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman.
Key discussions will revolve around accelerating energy access in underserved regions, increasing the use of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and mobilizing private sector investment. On the first day of the summit, participating countries, including Nigeria, will present their national energy strategies, known as “compacts,” which outline their plans to achieve universal energy access within the next five years.
On the second day, Heads of State will endorse the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, which will establish a unified roadmap for Africa’s progress toward the Mission 300 goals.
President Tinubu is expected to deliver a national statement reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to achieving universal energy access and underscoring the country’s leadership in Africa’s energy sector. He will also highlight Nigeria’s ongoing clean energy initiatives and its strategy to foster integrated energy solutions across the continent.
Accompanying the President on the trip will be Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; Mr. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy; and other senior government officials.
“The summit will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, expertise, and resources to address Africa’s energy challenges.
“Discussions will focus on accelerating energy access in underserved regions, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and mobilising private sector investment.
“On the first day, at the ministerial level, participating countries, including Nigeria, will present their national energy strategies, termed compacts, detailing their approaches to achieving universal energy access within five years,” said the statement.
“President Tinubu deliver a national statement reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to achieving universal access to energy and its leadership role in Africa’s energy sector.
“He will also highlight Nigeria’s ongoing clean energy initiatives and its strategy to drive integrated energy delivery in the continent.
“Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, Mr Olu Verheijen, the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, and other senior government officials, will accompany Tinubu on the trip,” said the statement.
