As Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy sector reform, the National Policy Dialogue on Electricity is more than just a series of meetings; it represents a forward-thinking approach to resolving longstanding challenges.
By Stella Odiase and Khadijat Baba-Muhammad
The journey towards a decentralised electricity market in Nigeria is a vivid example of how legal frameworks can lead to substantial institutional and societal changes when coupled with effective policymaker coalitions.
In this first of a three-part series Jumoke Delano, a multi-jurisdictional lawyer, and former Head of Regulatory Relations at the Abuja Electric Distribution Company, explores the interconnected roles of different players within the power value chain, and their need for cooperation and coordination.
In this second instalment of a three-part series Dr. Dalia Sakr, a UNFCCC accredited climate change expert, compares electricity and calorie consumption, pointing out that sometimes responsible behaviour takes discipline.
In this third and final instalment of a three-part series Stella Odiase, UKNIAF’s Cross Cutting Adviser and a Doctoral candidate at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex University, reflects on a recent electricity customer interaction, where customer requests were quite straightforward.
Three Perspectives on Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Review:
the Utilities, the Climate Change Expert, and the Customer
UKNIAF works to inspire women managers within the Nigerian power sector through the ‘Women on the Grid Hub. Eight trail-blazing women are helping us start this journey.
While electricity in Nigeria is generated through thermal and hydropower, fossil fuels are the main source of electricity generation. Nigeria plans to increase international exports and domestic consumption and at the same time meet emissions and sustainable development goals. Can these two objectives be achieved at the same time? What could be the risks?
Olajumoke Delano, Chi Chi Emenike and Itohan Ehiede discuss these questions with Stella Odiase.
What factors contribute to the myriad of challenges facing the Nigerian power grid?
