Global Energy Alliance commends FG on mission 300m targets

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has lauded the Federal Government of Nigeria for the progress made towards achieving the Mission 300 target, a continental initiative aimed at providing electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030.

GEAPP’s African Director and Leader of Delegation, Labna Bhayani, gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, in Abuja.

Bhayani praised the government’s commitment to policy reforms, grid expansion, and off-grid energy programmes under Adelabu’s leadership, noting that Nigeria has recorded notable strides since the minister assumed office.

“We are impressed with the progress Nigeria has made in its policy reforms, especially in the areas of grid and off-grid power programmes.

“Although GEAPP is a philanthropic organisation and not a lending body like the World Bank or AfDB, we are ready to provide technical assistance to help monitor, track, and accelerate the Mission 300 initiatives,” Bhayani said.

She added that the alliance would collaborate with the Ministry of Power to strengthen Nigeria’s clean energy systems and support rural electrification through innovation and data-driven monitoring.

Responding, Minister Adebayo Adelabu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Mission 300 objectives, explaining that the Federal Government is implementing several projects designed to expand energy access — particularly in rural communities and the agricultural sector.

According to Adelabu, the government is prioritising the deployment of solar-powered irrigation systems and renewable-powered storage facilities for farmers to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and power small-scale rural businesses.

“We want to focus on irrigation for our rural farmers by deploying thousands of solar power pumps to boost productivity.

“We are also introducing solar-powered storage and processing facilities to prevent losses and improve livelihoods,” the minister said.

He emphasized that the Mission 300 initiative aligns with Nigeria’s broader energy reform agenda, which includes ongoing collaborations with the Ministry of Finance, international partners, and development agencies to enhance grid and off-grid electrification.

Adelabu also disclosed that Nigeria is advancing projects under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), which has already added 700 megawatts to the national grid, with the Siemens Phase 1 expected to contribute another 7,000 megawatts.

He added that the government is pursuing a cost-reflective tariff structure, expanding metering initiatives, and ensuring equitable access to reliable power nationwide.

“We are making significant progress in policy implementation, but there are still gaps that require technical support, especially in data collection and progress tracking.

“Our goal is to ensure that Mission 300 goes beyond rhetoric and translates into real, measurable impact for Nigerians,” Adelabu said.

GEAPP’s visit marks a renewed phase of partnership between Nigeria and the global energy body, with both parties expressing commitment to accelerating clean energy access and achieving the Mission 300 target by 2030.