Nigeria’s 2060 clean energy target feasible - NASENI

Nigeria can achieve its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) expressed confidence on Tuesday, while acknowledging the substantial work ahead.

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Nigeria also has its own target, which is 2060, and achieving it will require significant effort, but it is feasible.

Speaking at a workshop on renewable energy and environmental sustainability in Abuja, NASENI representative Engr. Edith Aja stated that Nigeria's transition to cleaner energy sources is in line with the global shift towards low-carbon development. She noted that while various countries have adopted different timelines, Nigeria's 2060 goal remains attainable with sustained commitment from the government, businesses, and citizens.

"Nigeria also has its own target, which is 2060, and achieving it will require significant effort, but it is feasible," Aja said. She emphasized the importance of awareness programs like the workshop for educating the public on their role in reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy adoption.

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Awareness programmes such as this one are essential because people need to understand their role in reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy adoption.

Nigeria committed to the 2060 net-zero target at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in 2021. Aja identified the absence of comprehensive and harmonized data on renewable energy projects and users as a major obstacle to tracking progress and unlocking benefits within the climate finance ecosystem.

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Every meaningful achievement begins with a first step. Rather than focusing on the difficulties, we should remain committed to the process. With sustained effort and collaboration, Nigeria can make significant progress towards meeting its carbon reduction targets.

"Every meaningful achievement begins with a first step. Rather than focusing on the difficulties, we should remain committed to the process. With sustained effort and collaboration, Nigeria can make significant progress towards meeting its carbon reduction targets," she added. NASENI's support for the workshop aims to increase awareness of renewable energy solutions like solar and biomass, and to collect data that can help individuals and organizations access climate-related incentives.

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As an organisation, NASENI is supporting this programme because we see it as an important initiative. Many people have already embraced renewable energy solutions such as solar power, biomass and other clean energy technologies. Through these efforts, they are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the environment healthier.