By Suleiman Abdulmumin
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has underscored the critical role of alternative energy in driving sustainable development, inclusive economic growth, and climate resilience in Nigeria.
Dr. Abdullahi made this known while speaking as a panelist at the Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit, where he delivered a presentation titled “Harnessing Alternative Energy Potential for Sustainable Development.”
In his remarks, he highlighted the ECN’s mandate to promote sustainable energy development across the country, stressing the importance of transitioning to clean energy sources to meet Nigeria’s growing energy demands while addressing environmental challenges.
He further pointed to Jigawa State’s vast solar and biomass resources, describing them as untapped opportunities capable of attracting significant investment, expanding energy access, and fostering sustainable economic development in the state and beyond.
The high-level summit convened key stakeholders, including the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Senator Kashim Shettima; the Governor of Jigawa State, H.E. Mallam Umar Namadi; the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad; as well as other ministers, development partners, investors, and business leaders.
Deliberations at the summit focused on advancing practical solutions for Nigeria’s economic transformation, with particular emphasis on the role of energy in enabling industrial growth and long-term sustainability.
Dr. Abdullahi noted that the discussions reinforced the importance of strategic partnerships, targeted investments, and reliable energy infrastructure as key drivers of sustainable development.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Energy Commission of Nigeria to advancing sustainable energy initiatives, strengthening national energy security, and accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy.
The ECN boss also commended the Jigawa State Government for organizing the summit, describing it as a visionary initiative aimed at creating lasting economic impact and unlocking the state’s investment potential.