Energy experts yesterday in Abuja raised fresh concerns over the growing gap in access to electricity and other energy sources
as over 940 million people, especially in Africa and about 3 billion world population continues to lack access to electricity and clean fuels for cooking.
Without very innovative solutions that would ensure a sustainable approach, Omorogbe noted that the poverty level may escalate amidst the growing population.Indeed, with a dismal economic outlook, evident in growing inequality, widening fiscal deficit, high cost of goods, and continuous weakening of the naira against the major currency, Omorogbe noted a robust strategic plan would be necessary to enable the country to navigate prevailing challenges.
With the government taking a stand to continue to explore the nation’s existing resources and not join the race to the net-zero emission, Omorogbe stressed the need to evolve, build capacity, innovate and move in line with the global community.“There’s so much innovation that is happening now. That’s one thing we need to realise. This is not the time for us to be seeing oil spillage, this is not the time for us to be allowing archaic practices that are not allowed in other parts of the world.
Noting that the PIB has holes, Omorogbe said there may not be perfect legislation, adding that there are critical questions that experts must engage and explain for better understanding.Also speaking at the conference, renowned energy scholar at the University of Ibadan, Adeola Adenikinju said addressing the nation’s economic quagmire without prioritising modern energy would remain a mirage.
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