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.

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“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.