Experts call for balanced energy transition as Africa lags in renewable investments
A policy dialogue group has raised concerns about Nigeria’s energy policy, which appears to prioritize natural gas as the cornerstone of its renewable energy transition strategy.
The group emphasized that natural gas should be considered a transitional “stopgap” rather than the ultimate goal of the energy transition.
As part of its eight-point recommendations, the group proposed that policies on renewables and natural gas be integrated into a unified energy strategy.
This strategy, it said, should position natural gas as a “bridge fuel” while accelerating the deployment of renewable energy solutions.
The dialogue, focused on achieving a sustainable energy transition, was held last week in Abuja.
It was convened by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) in partnership with the African Initiative for Transparency, Accountability, and Responsible Leadership (AFRITAL).
