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NEIF 2026 — Presidential Launch & Annual Regional Energy Investment Forum

A premier annual platform to mobilise private and multilateral investment, showcase bankable projects, and deepen regional cooperation in the energy sector.

Nigeria is set to launch two landmark initiatives under the leadership of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: the Nigeria Energy Acceleration Program (NEAP) — a strategic national initiative to fast-track universal energy access, upgrade energy infrastructure, and expand clean-energy adoption through public–private partnerships — and the Nigeria Energy Investment Forum (NEIF), a premier annual platform to mobilise private and multilateral investment, showcase bankable projects, and deepen regional cooperation in the energy sector.

Key Objectives: Catalyse investment in energy infrastructure across the ECOWAS region · Accelerate the transition to sustainable and clean energy sources · Facilitate private-sector-led energy growth.

Special Guests of Honour: President of the ECOWAS Commission · Presidents of all ECOWAS member states.

Special Guests of Honour: President of the ECOWAS Commission · Presidents of all ECOWAS member states · Federal cabinet · State Governors · Multilateral & private-sector investors.

Program Outline

Single-day forum · 9:00am – 2:00pm. The full session-by-session agenda is published on the homepage.

  • Opening formalities · welcome address by the Chairman, ECN Board · Keynote & Special Address.
  • Session 2 — Investment Case for Nigeria's Energy Sector · National Energy Masterplan presentation.
  • Official Launches — Nigeria Energy Acceleration Program (NEAP) and the National Energy Fund.
  • Sector deep-dive panels — Power & Grid · Renewables & Energy Transition · Gas, Industrial Energy & Energy Security.
  • Closing · Adoption of Forum Communiqué · Way forward.
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