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Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment Calls for Strong Energy Ecosystem

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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment has urged the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to partner with it in building a strong ecosystem for accessible and sustainable energy for businesses. The call was made by the chamber's President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, during the inauguration of the Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign in Abuja. The campaign, organized by the National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC) of the chamber, in collaboration with Winock Solar Group, aims to educate, empower, and equip Nigerian businesses, especially Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with the knowledge and tools needed to adopt renewable energy solutions. Obegolu emphasized that energy is no longer just a cost of doing business, but a catalyst for competitiveness, innovation, and inclusive development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to partner in building a strong ecosystem for accessible and sustainable energy for businesses.
  • The ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, said energy is no longer just a cost of doing business, but a catalyst for competitiveness, innovation, and inclusive development.
  • The Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign aims to educate, empower, and equip Nigerian businesses, especially SMEs, with the knowledge and tools needed to adopt renewable energy solutions.
  • The campaign is organized by the National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC) of the ACCI, in collaboration with Winock Solar Group.
  • The ACCI is actively advocating for sound energy policies that support the transition to a green economy.
  • Frank Okafor, Project Manager, Green/Digital Economy, European Union, Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said the EU remains committed to supporting Nigeria toward a sustainable and prosperous future.
  • The Director-General of ACCI, Mr. Agabaidu Jideani, emphasized the importance of transitioning to alternative energy sources like solar, saying it is no longer the future but the now business.
  • The ACCI believes that the success of the economy is intrinsically linked to how efficiently energy is utilized, particularly within the SME sector.

Statistics:

  • According to Chief Emeka Obegolu, the world is undergoing a major energy transition, and Nigeria must not be left behind.
  • The Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign aims to promote energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy solutions among SMEs across Nigeria.
  • The Green Energy Agenda for 2025, which this campaign is part of, aims to promote energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy solutions among SMEs across Nigeria.
  • The Nigerian economy's success is intrinsically linked to how efficiently energy is utilized, particularly within the SME sector, which remains the backbone of national development.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (31 May 2025)
  • Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment (no date)

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