FG maps out Kogi for Renewable Energy College

The Federal Government has approved the creation of a Renewable Energy College in Osara, Kogi State. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, along with Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, and Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, commended President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College in Kogi State. The statement was released on Sunday in Abuja through his spokesperson, Ismaila Isah.

The governor expressed hope that by supporting renewable energy sources and adaptability in Nigeria, the project will aid in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. In his words, the Renewable Energy College works to strengthen local resilience and promote gender equality in order to empower underprivileged groups in society.

The first Renewable Energy College in Nigeria will soon break ground, according to Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, who also stated that this is a historic moment for the nation's energy transition and sustainable development. According to him, the college's founding demonstrates the Ministry's commitment to filling the labor shortage in the renewable energy sector and is a step toward utilizing the abundance of energy resources available through productive partnerships with industry participants coordinated by the Energy Commission.

The minister expressed gratitude to Governor Ododo for his enormous efforts in bringing the Renewable Energy College to life and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, stated in his remarks that the Renewable Energy College represents a critical turning point in the country's progress toward supplying renewable energy solutions. He pointed out that the project will close the skills gap in human resources development and expand the body of knowledge regarding innovation and renewable energy prospects.