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Nigeria, Japan Boost Energy Partnership
Nigeria and Japan boosted their bilateral energy partnership recently with a high-powered delegation to the Asian country, led by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
The three-day visit, which was facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), was aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s power infrastructure, improving grid reliability, and exploring innovative energy solutions.
During the visit, the Nigerian delegation engaged in comprehensive discussions with Japanese energy leaders, gained insights into Japan’s power sector evolution, regulatory frameworks, electricity management systems, and market operations, all of which are crucial for informing best practices in Nigeria’s evolving power market.
The delegation received detailed briefings on how Japan efficiently manages electricity distribution and market operations.
They explored advanced load dispatching mechanisms and grid optimisation strategies that could enhance Nigeria’s power sector reforms.
The Nigerian team analysed models that could improve efficiency in Nigeria’s electricity market, and the Minister held key meetings with Japanese officials to deepen economic and energy collaborations.
Such meetings included a bilateral meeting with the Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy focused on strengthening sectoral collaborations, and a session with JICA leadership identified areas for support to accelerate power reforms in Nigeria.
The delegation visited key facilities, including DAIKIN Solution Plaza, which showcased innovative cooling solutions emphasizing energy efficiency strategies.
They also visited Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which provided insights into grid management strategies for enhancing national grid reliability.
Immediate steps were discussed to enhance national grid stability using Japanese expertise, and JICA advanced potential co-financing support for expanding rural electrification through renewable energy scale-up initiatives.
Foundations were laid for future collaboration on technology transfer and investments in Nigerian energy infrastructure.
According to the Minister, “this unified approach reflects a commitment to transforming Nigeria’s power sector through global partnerships and innovation”.