Organisers of the Future Energy Nigeria say the event has received the endorsement of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power, an indication that the ministry is a commitment to seeing that it succeeds.
In its 16th edition, the Future Energy Nigeria which holds November 12 and 13, in Lagos provides an opportunity for high-level discussion on how to solve critical issues affecting the power sector which sees over 70million without energy access in Africa’s biggest economy.
The endorsement was delivered by Louis O.N. Edozien, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Power via an official letter to the organizers.
“The Ministry is proud to be in partnership with the successful hosting of this year’s event,” he says, commending the event. “the success of the last conference has given the Ministry the confidence to accord the upcoming event the necessary support that will avail stakeholders the opportunity to appreciate the gain recorded in the country’s power sector.”
Acknowledging the support, Future Energy Nigeria’s business development director Ade Yesufu, says: “Receiving the Federal Ministry of Power’s official endorsement and confidence is extremely valuable, not to mention motivating. We are proud to be the only event of its kind in Nigeria to receive official endorsement from the Federal Ministry of Power.”
The event organisers have also confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will be an official supporting utility of the event.
The upcoming event at Eko Hotels, Lagos will present solutions for the power sector and connect power and energy professionals working together to advance a sustainable energy economy.
“Nigeria is taking ownership of its power deficit and is taking charge of its energy future,” says Ade Yesufu, “we are looking forward to bringing together all the stakeholders across the entire power sector value chain.”
The organizers say leading industry partners and suppliers Jubaili Bros and Greenville LNG have been confirmed and returning as gold and silver sponsors respectively. The exhibition is expected to feature over 70 leading global and local technology and services providers for the power and energy industry, including country pavilions from South Africa and India.
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According to the release, “This year’s Future Energy Nigeria further offers the unique opportunity again to go behind the scenes at a thermal power plant as part of a technical site visit tour at the Egbin Power Plant.
“An affiliate of the indigenous energy conglomerate, the Sahara Group, the company operates one of the largest thermal power plants in sub-Saharan Africa and contributes over 10% of the total electricity generated to the Nigerian National Grid. This makes it the heartbeat of power and the largest provider of electricity to Africa’s largest economy.
Future Energy Nigeria, the organizers say, will also feature the Utility CEO Forum; West Africa’s power leaders, including DisCos, GenCos and IPPs, will gather for closed meetings that are by invitation only and facilitated under Chatham House Rules, to collaborate and focus on unique in-country challenges.
