President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a pivotal journey to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to attend the prestigious Africa Heads of State Energy Summit taking place on January 27-28, 2025.
This groundbreaking summit, hosted by the Tanzanian government in partnership with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, aims to address Africa’s most pressing energy challenges.
According to Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will join an esteemed gathering of African leaders, private sector executives, development partners, and civil society organizations to chart a course toward accelerating energy access across underserved regions.
Key Focus Areas of the Summit
- Renewable Energy Development: Exploring sustainable solutions for Africa’s growing energy demands.
- Energy Efficiency: Identifying actionable strategies to enhance energy usage across the continent.
- Private Sector Investment: Mobilizing investments to fund transformative energy initiatives.
On the summit’s first day, participating nations, including Nigeria, will present their national energy strategies—known as “compacts”—outlining their roadmaps to achieve universal energy access within five years.
By the second day, African heads of state will formally endorse the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, which defines a unified roadmap for achieving the ambitious Mission 300 objectives—targeting energy access for all Africans.
In his address, President Tinubu will reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to driving universal energy access and maintaining its leadership in Africa’s energy transformation.
Joining him on this critical trip are:
- Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
- Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power.
- Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy.
Why This Matters
The summit provides a unique platform for African nations to exchange expertise, share resources, and foster partnerships that will shape the continent’s energy future. This collaborative effort underscores the urgency of addressing energy inequality while transitioning to sustainable solutions.
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