The Federal Government has launched the Sustainable Energy Access Projects (SEAP) with the commissioning of a 30-megawatt power facility in Shagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. This milestone marks a bold step toward achieving nationwide access to clean, decentralized energy and transitioning to a greener economy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
SEAP is designed to deliver at least 5 megawatts of clean energy to each of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas, particularly targeting rural and peri-urban regions. The project includes the deployment of solar and gas-powered mini-grids, electrification of 1,000 tricycles per LGA, and a clean cooking initiative replacing traditional fuels with LPG/CNG cylinders for over 20,000 households. These interventions aim to improve healthcare, transportation, and local economic activities.
During the launch, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Data Analytics & Solutions International Ltd, and CCK Electric Power Technology Company. Minister Nnaji affirmed that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s national clean energy goals.
The Ministry has also called on development partners, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to support SEAP’s implementation. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs, promote gender equity, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in energy access, environmental protection, and public health.
