ENERGY: NEMSA, GIZ MOVE TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SOLAR MINI-GRID STANDARDS

..... As Adesayo, MD/CEO NEMSA and reaffirms commitment of the Agency to promoting electrical safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

Abuja- The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) recently played host to the German Development Cooperation, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, under the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) when the former paid a courtesy visit to NEMSA headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

The visit was aimed at strengthening the ongoing collaboration between NEMSA and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), particularly in the areas of renewable energy development, regulatory standards, and capacity building for the Nigerian electricity sector.

In his remarks, the leader of the delegation Mr. Milot Karid congratulated the leadership of NEMSA and reiterated their commitment to sustaining the strong partnership that has existed between both institutions over the years.

Furthermore, he highlighted the significant milestones achieved through the collaboration with NEMSA, including the successful development of the Guidelines for the Inspection and Certification of Solar Mini-Grids in Nigeria. The partnership has also supported targeted capacity-building initiatives for NEMSA personnel, aimed at strengthening the Agency’s technical capabilities in ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards within Nigeria’s growing renewable energy sector

Receiving the Team, Engr. Olusegun Adesayo, the MD/CEO NEMSA and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electrical safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), while expressing appreciation to GIZ and the European Union for their continued support toward strengthening Nigeria’s power sector.

He added that the next steps as the collaboration continues will be the formal launch of the guidelines and deeper collaboration in advancing renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, and rural electrification in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) is a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power.

Both organisations reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions, improving standards in renewable energy deployment, and supporting Nigeria’s transition to a safe, efficient, and sustainable electricity sector.

This is contained in a statement signed by Ama Umoren (Mrs), Head, Public Affairs Unit of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA,  Abuja, Nigeria