APC youth unveil ₦17.5m grant for Tinubu’s renewable energy vision

The National Youth Wing of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly declared its support for President Bola Tinubu's renewable energy agenda. At the opening ceremony of the Dr Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship in Abuja, the wing unveiled a ₦17.5 million grant to foster innovation and youth involvement in the nation's energy sector.

The seven-day residential fellowship is designed to provide young professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in renewable energy, energy transition policies, climate action, and leadership. APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel highlighted the critical role of energy in Nigeria's economy, acknowledging that inadequate power generation and distribution remain significant challenges.

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We know that energy has been a major problem in Nigeria, and the President says that if he doesn’t fix Nigeria’s energy issues, we should hold him responsible.

Israel stated the APC youth wing's commitment to assisting President Tinubu in achieving his energy vision, emphasizing the administration's investment in renewable energy and the transformation of the energy ecosystem. "We know that energy has been a major problem in Nigeria, and the President says that if he doesn’t fix Nigeria’s energy issues, we should hold him responsible," Israel remarked, underscoring the administration's accountability.

The fellowship will facilitate engagement between participants and key government agencies like the Energy Commission of Nigeria and the Rural Electrification Agency. These interactions aim to foster partnerships for developing practical solutions to the country's energy problems. The ₦17.5 million grant, supported by Dr. Abdullahi and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other opportunities, is intended to empower young entrepreneurs in the energy sector, particularly in areas like renewable energy and biogas, with the goal of overcoming persistent power supply issues.

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So that is why we created this Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship, to be able to support the President’s renewable agenda and ensure that young Nigerians who are players in the energy ecosystem are able to engage and interact with policymakers and decision-makers.