Minister of Science and Technology, and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, on Friday said global warming is a reality in Nigeria.
The Minister made the comment at the virtual meeting organised by the
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in his office on
Friday in Abuja, a statement signed by ministry spokesperson Afonja
Ajibola said.
Dr Onu noted that one evidence for global warming in Nigeria is the
drying up of Lake Chad, desertification and coastal flooding affecting
many parts of the nation.
He called for inclusive energy transmission in Africa as this will support
the social and economic prosperity of African nations.
According to the Minister, Africa accounts for 2-3% of world’s carbon
dioxide emission that has varied enormous and energy resources which
includes Natural Gas, Hydro Power, Biomass, nuclear and coal.
Onu further added that the enormous advantage to be derived from the
Energy System can be effectively processed into final energies in the
areas of abundance and be transported through inter-regional electric-
grid connections, pipelines, roads/infrastructure to regions of resources
deficiency.
Onu reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment in providing the
enabling environment for private sector participation in the energy
sector, adding that the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 signed by
President Muhammadu Buhari among other things seeks to promote investment in Natural Gas, Nigeria’s transition Fuel for electricity, fuel
and non-energy usage.
