The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria is pushing industry players and government to shift from dialogue to delivery, saying decisive steps are needed now to attract investment, widen electricity access, and fast-track the country’s move to clean power.
In a statement issued Thursday by REAN’s Head of Communications, Oisereime Lloyd-Dietake, the association said the appeal followed the close of Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026, a two-day conference and exhibition held in Lagos.
The event convened top government officials, regulators, investors, development finance institutions, manufacturers, and renewable energy firms. Discussions centered on practical routes to scale up renewables, boost energy security, and build a more stable electricity market.
REAN President, Ayo Ademilua, said the sector has reached a turning point. According to him, solar power and battery storage are no longer optional but central to Nigeria’s future energy supply.
He urged government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, development partners, and private companies to work more closely to unlock the industry’s potential.
“The next phase of Nigeria’s energy transition must focus on local manufacturing, cheaper financing, skills development, innovation, quality control, and policies that support long-term private investment,” Ademilua stated.
REAN Chief Executive Officer, Motunrayo Akinfala, added that while policy progress has been made, implementation should now take priority.
“We have had the conversations. We have the policies and partnerships in place. What we need now is faster execution, more investment, support for local businesses, enforcement of quality standards, and clean energy solutions that reach millions of Nigerians,” she said.
Conference sessions addressed how to draw long-term capital, provide fiscal incentives, grow local content, expand state-level electricity markets, ease access to finance, strengthen domestic manufacturing, develop the workforce, ensure product quality, and expand battery storage to meet rising power demand.
Participants also agreed on the need to remove poor-quality solar products from the market through tighter regulation, certification, trained installers, and better public awareness.
At the end of the forum, stakeholders pledged to deepen cooperation, improve policy execution, and create a business environment that can accelerate renewable energy rollout nationwide.
REAN said it will continue working with government, regulators, investors, development partners, and industry operators to advance policies that expand energy access, spur investment, generate jobs, and support a sustainable and inclusive energy future for Nigeria.
