The European Union (EU) and the German Government have officially launched the third phase of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), aiming to drive investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and rural electrification. With a €17.9 million fund, the programme’s latest phase targets electricity access for 1,500 people, clean cooking gas access for 30,000, and the generation of eight megawatts of electricity.
The NESP, initially launched in 2013 as a technical assistance initiative, is co-funded by the EU and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power.
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At the programme’s launch, the Head of Section for Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS emphasized that achieving a cleaner, sustainable energy future requires collective efforts. She reiterated the EU’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s energy security and its transition towards renewable energy, particularly through strategic investments in frameworks and models that promote reliable power access.
Johannes Lehne, Deputy Ambassador at the German Embassy, reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to helping Nigeria reach its energy transition targets. He highlighted that investments in renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency are essential for diversifying Nigeria’s energy mix and decarbonizing sectors identified in the Energy Transition Plan (ETP).
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, expressed gratitude to the EU and Germany for their sustained support, noting that the NESP will help foster affordable and sustainable energy security across the country.
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