The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced plans to host the country’s first legislative conference on green energy in an effort to remove Nigeria’s renewable energy policies.
The two-day event, which will be held in Lagos on May 5 and 6, 2025, is being organized in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme.
According to the Committee Chairman, Hon. Afam Ogene, the initiative aims to unify national and subnational efforts toward building a cohesive framework for the country’s energy transition.
Speaking during a press briefing at the National Assembly, Ogene, who represents Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra State, emphasized the importance of aligning legislative frameworks to reflect recent constitutional reforms.
“This conference seeks to create a unified legislative roadmap for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. It will foster collaboration between lawmakers, regulators, and investors across both federal and state levels,” Ogene said.
The lawmaker highlighted recent legal advancements, including the Fifth Alteration Bill 2022 (No. 33), which empowers states to legislate on electricity within areas served by the national grid. This authority was previously limited to off-grid electricity systems.
Additionally, the Electricity Act 2023, signed into law in February 2024, is expected to be a game-changer for the sector. “The Act allows states to oversee electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, enabling them to craft policies and regulations suited to their local energy needs,” Ogene explained.
He also referenced the upcoming National Integrated Electricity Policy (2025) as a critical guide for states seeking to develop localized electricity markets. The policy is expected to prioritize solar-powered off-grid solutions as a way to reach underserved and remote communities.
“The conference is about removing bottlenecks and driving reforms. We want to produce a practical, time-bound legislative action plan that encourages private investments, modernizes the grid, and improves access to clean energy,” he stated.
Expected participants include legislators from Ghana, South Africa, and Gambia, as well as representatives from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, adding an international dimension to the dialogue.
“This isn’t just a national conversation. We’re bringing in our peers from across Africa to exchange ideas and strategies that can accelerate the continent’s energy transformation,” Ogene noted.
Outcomes from the conference are expected to include new policy recommendations, investor-friendly guidelines, and enhanced collaboration between different tiers of government.
In addition, Ogene confirmed that the committee’s ongoing probe into past renewable energy investments would resume when the National Assembly returns from recess.
The event marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s renewable energy landscape as stakeholders push for legislative synergy and long-term sustainability in the sector.
