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Experts Harp on Adoption of Renewable Energy in Nigeria

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Bennett Oghifo

The search for sustainabl­e energy sources to power homes and businesses in Nigeria is now the focus of mainstream institutio­ns in the country.

The Energy Institute Nigeria, for instance, is set to brainstorm on how to achieve sustainabl­e energy in the country, employing the expertise of experts at a session themed “Energy Dynamics, current issues and policy options.”

The inaugural Energy Sustainabi­lity Conference 2018 has a robust list of speakers who will set the benchmark for best practices, debate, trends and solutions for the future of energy in Nigeria.

The conference, which will take place on October 11th, 2018, in Lagos, would specifical­ly focus on roundtable discussion­s on oil and gas, power generation and renewable energy.

These were designed to deliver a focused approach providing valuable market insight.

There will also be panel discussion­s with keynote speakers and policy pro- fessionals to discuss best practices, while debating the issues at hand; speed networking sessions for sponsoring companies and participan­ts where guests and participan­ts can network and discuss in a relaxed environmen­t, a statement by the organisers explained.

The conference would also feature experts who are leaders in government and public policy, industry leaders from the private sector policy makers, regulators, energy consultant­s and analysts, who would discuss and analyse critical issues on creating an energy sustainabl­e future for Nigeria by promoting the exchange of knowledge, best practices, innovative ideas and past experience­s between important stakeholde­rs from across the energy spectrum.

Speakers include: Mr. Osten Olorunsola, Chairman, Energy Institute Nigeria; Louis Kingham, CEO Energy Institute; Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, Vice Chairman, World Energy Council; Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Managing Director/CEO First E& P, among others.

The conference would also provide exclusive round-table networking opportunit­ies chaired by leading organisati­ons with innovative projects and initiative­s within the energy sector. It will also identify synergies and forge partnershi­ps in off- grid renewable energy.

Speaking about the conference, Olorunshol­a said: “In today’s changing landscape, Nigeria is re- imagining its position as a hub, leveraging its current strength in physical trade and its position of neutral governance to create new control points towards building a smart nation.

“I am excited to speak at the Inaugural conference and look forward to sharing successful strategies on how the energy sector can fulfill its role in the industrial, technologi­cal, economic and social developmen­t of the country,” he added.

The Energy Institute Energy Sustainabi­lity Conference 2018 is organised by the Energy Institute Nigeria. The Energy Institute is the chartered profession­al membership body bringing global energy expertise together. Its ambition is that energy, and its critical role in our world, is better understood, managed and valued.

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