Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has noted that Africa can play a significant role in the global effort for energy transformation rather than acting the victim.
Prof. Osinbajo addressed this yesterday at the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja, saying that the transition to sustainable energy gives African nations the chance to lead the world’s transition to renewable energy.
“We can do so by becoming the first truly green civilisation in the world. How can we achieve that? First be recognising the opportunities early and intentionally developing all the potential around our natural resources including natural gas, solar and biofuels.
“We must in particular, leverage on renewable energy potential, work actively on our green energy technologies, carbon removal and green manufacturing”, he stated.
The vice president emphasized that Nigeria has the capacity to meet its goal in the renewable energy sector given its sizable young population.