The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has finalised plans to host the maiden National Legislative Conference and Expo on Renewable Energy in Lagos this May.
The conference aims to convene key stakeholders and industry players to deliberate on renewable energy legislation, energy transition, financing, investment opportunities, and related issues. The ultimate goal is to develop a robust national legislative framework for renewable energy in Nigeria.
Chairman of the Committee, Mr Afam Ogene, stated that the proposed legislative instruments would support increased private and public sector investment in renewable energy, and foster improved cooperation between the federal and state governments in the energy sector.
“Recent legislative reforms in Nigeria’s energy sector have created a positive momentum. This necessitates the convening of the first-ever Legislative Conference on Renewable Energy,” Ogene said.
He referenced the Fifth Alteration Bill 2022 (No. 33), now law, which grants states the power to legislate on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within the national grid—a responsibility previously limited to off-grid areas.
Furthermore, the Electricity Act 2023, signed into law in February 2024, allows states to license all electricity activities, including lawmaking, regulation, and policy development across the entire power sector value chain.
The forthcoming National Integrated Electricity Policy 2025 will offer a clearer framework for states to adopt as they develop their independent electricity markets. Ogene stressed that renewable energy—particularly solar-powered, off-grid solutions will play a critical role in expanding access to electricity in underserved communities.
He noted that the conference would serve as a platform for dialogue between legislators, experts, and stakeholders, promoting knowledge exchange and alignment of legislative efforts to support Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy.
Conference Objectives
Mr Ogene highlighted several key objectives of the conference:
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Facilitate Knowledge Exchange: Foster dialogue on legislative priorities, global best practices, and regulatory frameworks to accelerate renewable energy adoption.
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Strengthen Legislative Collaboration: Harmonise efforts across federal and state parliaments to address regulatory challenges and support a cohesive energy policy.
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Develop an Action-Oriented Roadmap: Establish a clear, time-bound legislative action plan, including policy reforms, investment incentives, and accountability mechanisms.
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He also revealed that the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) will participate in the conference, along with parliamentary delegations from South Africa, Ghana, and Gambia. Ghana’s delegation will be led by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Alban Kingsford Bagbin.
A key session of the conference will focus on building a unified legislative framework for renewable energy development, investment, and financing.
Expected Outcomes
Expected outcomes from the conference include:
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Policy and legislative recommendations to promote renewable energy use in Nigeria.
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Draft legislative instruments to attract increased private and public investment in renewables.
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Enhanced collaboration between federal and state governments in energy legislation.
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Greater public awareness of the legislature’s role in advancing Nigeria’s renewable energy agenda.
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A comprehensive implementation roadmap with monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
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A technology showcase featuring innovations in renewable energy and opportunities for business partnerships.
