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Nigeria's Renewable Energy Sector Seeks Skilled Workforce as Growth Accelerates

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The Nigerian Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, has emphasized the need for a skilled workforce to support the country's rapidly growing renewable energy and energy efficiency sector. The sector, which is one of the fastest-growing high-tech industries globally, requires a skilled workforce to meet the government's initiatives to strengthen power and energy access, particularly in rural areas not connected to the national grid. To address this need, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations-Alliance (REEEA-A) and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) organized the 'Energise- First Career Fair for the Clean Energy Sector' in Lagos, attracting over 25 companies and 115 professionals seeking to advance their careers in the sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The renewable energy sector in Nigeria is one of the fastest-growing high-tech industries globally, with a need for a skilled workforce to support government initiatives.
  • The government has been developing solar mini-grids to provide electricity to rural areas not connected to the national grid.
  • Renewable energy is expected to play a crucial role in Nigeria's efforts to achieve a carbon net-zero by 2060.
  • The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) has emphasized its commitment to reinforcing the skills and capacity force in the sector.
  • The renewable energy sector in Nigeria is expected to require about 30,000 young Nigerians to fill the gap in the sector.
  • The country's energy sector is expected to see significant growth, with collaborations between government, sector actors, and partners being a key driver.
  • The Career Fair for the Clean Energy Sector was organized by the REEEA-A and NESP in collaboration with the European Union and the German Government.

Statistics:

  • Over 25 companies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector participated in the career fair.
  • No fewer than 115 professionals seeking to advance their careers in the clean energy sector participated in the fair.
  • The Career Fair for the Clean Energy Sector is scheduled to hold in Abuja on April 12, with over 100 professionals expected to physically participate, and capacity provided for an additional 250 to participate virtually.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria
  • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations-Alliance (REEEA-A)
  • Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP)
  • European Union
  • German Government

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