Farmer Bago's New Niger Agenda: NSERC and NESP Team Up for Sustainable Energy

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Under the visionary leadership of Farmer Governor Umaru Bago and guidance of Honourable Commissioner Suleiman Umar, the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC) is working closely with the Nigeria Energy Support Programme III (NESP) to illuminate Niger State and drive sustainable development.

The collaboration focuses on improving access to reliable and sustainable energy in Niger State, contributing to Nigeria's broader economic and social development goals. Nigeria faces significant energy access gaps, with over 85 million people lacking access to electricity and many more facing unreliable supply.

The country also relies heavily on traditional fuels, leading to indoor air pollution and premature deaths. Despite its renewable energy potential, Nigeria's energy sector remains underdeveloped, affecting key sectors like healthcare, education, and industry. NESP, co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aims to address these challenges.

The program adopts a multi-level approach, providing advisory services and technical assistance on energy policy, economic development, and capacity building. In Niger State, NESP is working with NSERC to:

- Improve access to modern energy

- Enhance electricity supply quality

- Expand renewable energy generation capacity

- Support energy planning and implementation

- Promote innovation and sustainability in the energy sector

This collaboration aligns with Niger State's goals of achieving universal energy access and promoting sustainable development. By working together, NSERC and NESP aim to drive economic growth, reduce energy poverty, and improve living standards in Niger State.

Facts about the Nigerian Energy Support Programme  

NESP is co-financed by the European Union and the German Government which has been operating since 2013 and is now in its third phase (2023-2028) 

Over 67,000 people have been connected to electricity via solar mini grids (since June 2024)  in Nigeria 

Import processes for renewable energy and  energy efficiency technologies have been streamlined, reducing time and costs for investors and developers.  

Industrial energy  consumption has reduced by 1,018,650 MWh/year, enough electricity to power 600,000 Nigerian households.  

The entire medium voltage grid of Nigeria has been mapped and published online, 98,879.45 km.  

NESP III directly contributes to the Nigerian Nationally Determined Contributions by supporting emission reductions, increasing solar in the energy mix and promoting efficiency.

Energy beyond power: 30,000 people to gain access to LPG for cooking by 2028  

Market Intelligence in the Nigerian Power sector: The Nigeria SE4ALL (www.nigeriase4all.gov.ng) provides ground truth data to support electrification planning.  

With technical training in Solar PV and Mini-grid Design, over 1000 professionals have been trained by the partner network and certified by COREN.

Key results  

Over 67,000 people with improved access to electricity through solar mini grids (since June 2024) in Nigeria.  

Data Collection/mapping of medium voltage grid lines across Nigeria with over 98,879.45 km electricity grid tracked  

2,358,78 tCO2 emissions are saved annually through the deployment of clean energy solutions.  

Reduced energy consumption/demand by 1,018,650 MWh/year through industrial energy efficiency solutions working across five (5) Energy Efficiency Networks. 

Over 1,000 young professionals trained to improve their capacity in the energy sector. 

Streamlined import processes for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in Nigeria, reducing time and costs for investors and developers while improving market access and accelerating private-sector participation in the energy transition.

Let's work together to build strong and united support for sustainable growth in Niger State and beyond. 


A.B Makama 

Media Strategist To Honorable Commissioner Power and Renewable Energy 

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