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ENERGY FOR ALL: BRIDGING THE GAP IN NIGERIA'S ENERGY ACCESS

THE NIGERIA SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS KADUNA BRANCH

Invites you to a Webinar

Topic: Energy for All: Bridging the gap in Nigeria's Energy Access

Presenter: ENGR. VALERIE IFUEKO AGBERAGBA, FNSE

Vice President WFEO ( 2016 - 2019)

Vice President NSE ( 2011- 2013 )

President APWEN ( 2006 - 2007 ) 

 

Date : Saturday 12 April, 2025

Time : 8 : 00pm

 

NIGERIA'S ENERGY ACCESS CHALLENGES

  • Limited grid Infrastructure
  • rural area lack connections.                            
  • High losses, transmission and distribution inefficiencies
  • Inadequate generation, capacity does not meet demand
  • Affordability, access is limited by income. Million lack access to reliable electricity.

RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES

  • Abundant Solar, high solar irradiation levels.
  • Strong winds, potential in Northern regions
  • Energy storage, Enhances grid resilience, untapped resources offer sustainable solutions.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND - SIDE MANAGEMENT

  • Efficient appliances, reduced energy consumption
  • Building codes, promote energy conservation
  • Behavioral changes, conscious energy use.

Case Studies: Success Stories, project overview

Community Solar Project details 

Impact: improved education, healthcare, benefits economic empowerment, Real - world examples of energy transformation.

Conclusion: Energy for All,. Bridging the energy access gap requires collaborative action. Together we can achieve " Energy for All" in Nigeria.