Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has officially launched the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC), describing it as a vital step toward restructuring Nigeria’s power sector.This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Dr. Robert Ngwu, Senior Special Adviser to the Minister.He said the minister assigned the committee the responsibility of leading Nigeria’s shift toward a cleaner, more inclusive and sustainable energy future.The event signaled the commencement of the implementation stage of the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP).Nnaji urged the members to focus on delivering meaningful results for households, industries, and local communities.“The National Energy Master Plan is not just a policy guide but a strategic tool for transforming our power landscape. NEMiC must accelerate the rollout of dependable, affordable, and climate-resilient energy solutions.The outcomes of your work will shape Nigeria’s economic growth, social development, and environmental balance,” he said.
He emphasised that their choices and activities would shape the country’s energy future for many years.Nnaji added that he believed NEMiC possessed the expertise and vision needed to carry out its mandate Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), presented the implementation roadmap to the Minister on behalf of the committee.Observers believe the launch of NEMiC is a bold, strategic initiative aimed at achieving universal energy access, driving industrial development, and positioning Nigeria as a front-runner in clean energy adoption.The event drew representatives from government, international organisations such as UNIDO and UNDP, and top energy companies including Mainstream Energy Solutions, Power China International Group, and China Machinery Engineering Co.NEMP provides a holistic strategy for energy diversification, national security, and climate action alignment.Established on Oct. 17, 2024, by the Energy Commission of Nigeria, the committee is mandated to secure funding and channel investments into renewable energy systems.It will also accelerate the deployment of advanced technologies that broaden access to consistent, affordable power supply.Its scope covers solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and other innovative technologies, while also facilitating the operationalisation of the National Energy Fund to support local energy projects.With millions of Nigerians still lacking access to stable electricity and most households depending on firewood or other biomass for cooking, experts view the Master Plan as a pathway to bridging long-standing energy deficits.They argue that it will also unlock new opportunities for economic growth and sustainable development.