Nigeria Energy Acceleration Program (NEAP).

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology · Coordinating Minister, NEAP

Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology

Powering Energy Innovation

Key points

• Serves as the crucial coordinating ministry for the entire Nigeria Energy Acceleration Program (NEAP).
• Drives technological innovations essential for shaping and advancing Nigeria's energy future.
• Fosters research and development in cutting-edge clean energy technologies, smart grid systems and advanced energy-efficient solutions.
• Oversees the strategic introduction, piloting and scaling of energy innovations aimed at reducing costs, improving system efficiency and promoting environmental sustainability.

Mr. Wale Edun

Minister of Finance and Economic Development

Federal Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

Mobilising Finance for NEAP

Key points

• Leads on the financial sustainability and viability of NEAP initiatives.
• Mobilizes the significant financing required for large-scale energy projects across the country — estimated in billions of dollars.
• Facilitates funding through strategic partnerships with local & international investors and financial institutions.
• Supports the establishment and operationalisation of the National Energy Fund (NEFUND) — designed to de-risk and promote energy project financing.
• Launches the Nigeria Energy Investment Forum (NEIF) as the premier platform connecting global investors directly with financing opportunities in Nigeria's energy sector.

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D.

Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Modernising the Oil Sector within NEAP

Key points

• Drives modernisation and sustainability of Nigeria's oil sector — aligning it with broader energy security and efficiency goals.
• Improves operational efficiency and environmental sustainability of oil exploration and production, including reducing associated gas flaring.
• Prioritizes investments in cleaner technologies for oil extraction, refining and processing — minimising environmental impact.
• Spearheads the development of essential oil and gas infrastructure (refineries, pipelines, storage) for reliable domestic supply.
• Works with stakeholders to align exploration & production with global energy transition trends while securing domestic energy needs.

Rt. Hon. (Obongemem) Ekperikpe Ekpo

Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Leveraging Gas as a Transition Fuel

Key points

• Drives development and increased use of Nigeria's significant natural gas reserves as a cleaner energy source.
• Reduces reliance on high-pollutant fuels like coal and diesel.
• Prioritizes the rapid development of gas infrastructure — pipelines (AKK), processing plants, storage and LNG export terminals.
• Fosters gas-to-power integration and expanding industrial applications.
• Accelerates Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in transportation and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for clean cooking.

Sen. Abubakar Kyari

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Bioenergy and Sustainable Practices

Key points

• Leverages Nigeria's significant agricultural output for energy production via agricultural waste (cassava, palm oil, rice husks) for bioenergy and biofuels.
• Facilitates biogas and bioethanol plant deployment.
• Promotes sustainable farming practices that support food security AND energy efficiency, water conservation and improved land use.
• Deploys decentralised renewable energy in rural communities — biogas digesters and solar pumps — improving access and productivity.

Mr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni

Minister of Defence

Federal Ministry of Defence

Safeguarding Energy Infrastructure

Key points

• Ensures the security and protection of Nigeria's vital energy infrastructure across the country.
• Safeguards critical assets — power plants, substations, gas pipelines, oil installations and renewable sites — from vandalism, theft, terrorism and disruption.
• Collaborates with security agencies, ministries and stakeholders to ensure a secure environment for energy project development.
• Assists in robust emergency-response mechanisms for sector security threats.

Mr. Balarabe Abbas Lawal

Minister of Environment

Federal Ministry of Environment

Ensuring Environmental Sustainability

Key points

• Aligns NEAP with national environmental goals and international climate commitments (NDCs).
• Promotes widespread adoption of clean and renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro).
• Enforces policies and regulations so all energy projects comply with environmental standards.
• Supports waste-to-energy systems, energy efficiency standards and environmental impact assessments.

Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Fostering International Energy Partnerships

Key points

• Fosters international collaboration and partnerships essential for NEAP's success.
• Engages global partners, international energy organizations, multilateral development banks and financial institutions.
• Uses diplomatic channels and bilateral agreements to attract foreign direct investment, technical expertise and technology transfers.
• Positions Nigeria as a key player and leader in the global energy sector.

Hon. Joseph Utsev

Minister of Water Resources

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Harnessing Hydropower Potential

Key points

• Develops and expands hydropower projects as a key part of NEAP's renewable mix.
• Harnesses Nigeria's largely untapped hydropower potential through investments in Mambilla, Zungeru, Kainji and Jebba.
• Optimizes water usage for energy production via integrated water-energy systems.
• Advances small-scale hydropower in rural and off-grid areas.

Chief Adebayo Adelabu

Minister of Power

Federal Ministry of Power

Strengthening Nigeria's Electricity Sector

Key points

• Backbone of NEAP — directly responsible for electricity generation, transmission and distribution across the country.
• Prioritizes urgent modernisation and expansion of aging and inadequate power infrastructure.
• Increases generation capacity, improves transmission grid reliability (addressing bottlenecks and losses), enhances distribution networks to reduce ATC&C losses.
• Decentralizes power generation, expanding off-grid solutions including mini-grids and solar home systems for unserved/underserved populations.

His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq

Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum

Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF)

Driving State-Level Energy Initiatives

Key points

• Supports effective implementation of NEAP at state and sub-national levels.
• Governors work with the Federal Government and ministries to ensure successful adoption of energy policies in their states.
• Supports local energy initiatives via the State Energy Planning and Implementation Project (SEPI) — tailored solutions to state-specific needs.
• Ensures state-level energy policies align with the national agenda — fostering federal-state collaboration for energy security and sustainability.

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, CEng, MIMechE

Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria · Co-Host

Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)

Shaping Nigeria's Energy Policy

Key points

• As DG of ECN, plays a central role in shaping Nigeria's energy policies, strategies and implementation frameworks.
• Leads the ECN in driving national energy planning — sustainable energy security, efficiency and resilience.
• NEAP is a key initiative championed by the ECN to revolutionise Nigeria's energy sector — expanding infrastructure, improving access and integrating cleaner sources.
• Aligns NEAP with the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP) and global best practices.
• Fosters collaboration between government agencies, private sector and international development partners — positioning Nigeria as a leader in African energy.

Dr. Zacch Adedeji

Committee Chairman, Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG)

Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG)

Accelerating CNG Adoption

Key points

• Pi-CNG is a strategic intervention by the Tinubu administration — mitigating fuel-subsidy removal impact on Nigerians.
• Accelerates the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable alternative to petrol — promoting economic relief and energy diversification.
• Aligns with NEAP — energy security, efficiency and sustainability.
• Reduces dependence on petrol imports, strengthening Nigeria's domestic energy resilience.
• Leverages Nigeria's abundant natural gas reserves — positioning gas as a key transition fuel.

Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi

Programme Director / Chief Executive, Pi-CNG

Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG)

Pi-CNG Operations

Key points

• Accelerates Nigeria's shift to CNG-powered transportation through nationwide infrastructure development.
• Leads vehicle conversion programs and strategic partnerships.
• As a critical component of NEAP, the initiative enhances energy accessibility, drives economic growth and solidifies Nigeria's leadership in the African clean-energy transition.

Hon. (Engr.) Bello Lawal

Chairman, ALGON

Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)

Grassroots Energy Implementation

Key points

• ALGON drives NEAP at the grassroots — ensuring energy access at Local Government level.
• Deploys decentralised energy solutions — mini-grids, solar home systems and clean cooking technologies — for rural and underserved communities.
• Leads policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement — pushing for funding and incentives for renewable energy at LG level.
• Fosters public-private partnerships with the Federal Government, private sector and development agencies.
• Integrates NEAP into LG development plans — energy supply for markets, small-scale industries and agribusinesses, supporting jobs and growth.