ECN STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH NIGERIAN AIR FORCE ..... Announces Immediate Deployment of Solar-powered Lighting Solutions to Support NAF Operations.

..... As Abdullahi reiterates ECN's mandate to ensure national energy security and highlighted key policy frameworks, including the National Energy Policy (NEP) and the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP).

In a move described as historic and engaging, especially as it borders on strengthening collaboration with the Military, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has initiated a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF.

The strategic partnership will expectedly, enhance energy security. This much was revealed following the visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Air Force, led by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal E. K. Gabkwet, and the Chief of Logistics, AVM A. I. Sambo, to the  Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

Air Vice Marshal Gabkwet, in his address during the courtesy visit, expressed appreciation to Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, for granting the audience and conveyed the goodwill of the Chief of the Air Staff. 

AVM Gabkwet emphasized the importance of collaboration in developing renewable energy solutions to support anti-terrorism operations. He also requested technical training support from ECN for Air Force personnel and pledged the Air Force’s assistance in logistics, transportation, and other operational areas.

In his welcome remarks, Dr. Abdullahi described the engagement as historic, noting that it is the first of its kind between the ECN and the military. He reiterated the Commission’s mandate to ensure national energy security and highlighted key policy frameworks, including the National Energy Policy (NEP) and the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP).

The ECN helmsman further outlined ongoing solarisation projects in healthcare facilities and tertiary institutions, assuring the delegation that similar initiatives would be extended to the Nigerian Air Force. He also announced the immediate deployment of solar-powered lighting solutions to support Air Force operations.

Copies of the NEP and NEMP were presented to the delegation, and both parties affirmed that the partnership marks the beginning of sustained collaboration aimed at advancing national development and security.

The meeting had in attendance, directors of the ECN and members of the Air Force delegation which included, AVM C. E. Akpa, Air Commodore L. O. Wabriboko, Air Commodore A. T. Adejimi, I. O. Akpasa, Squadron Leader A. B. Gambo, and Flight Lieutenant A. M. Aondoakaa.

Pictures from the event