The United States of America has restated its commitment to be Nigeria’s preferred partner in the energy transition process. This was disclosed by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Geoffrey Pyatt, during a meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, in Abuja on Monday.
According to Pyatt, the U.S. is keen to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria in the area of energy transition, noting that the two countries have a lot to gain by working together. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two countries in addressing the challenges of climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Pyatt also highlighted the various initiatives of the U.S. government in promoting clean energy and sustainable development, including the Power Africa program, which aims to increase access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa, and the U.S.-Africa Clean Energy Finance Initiative, which seeks to mobilize private sector investment in clean energy projects in Africa.
In his response, Chief Sylva expressed Nigeria’s readiness to work with the U.S. towards achieving a sustainable energy future. He emphasized the need for collaboration between the two countries in exploring the potential of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
The Minister also highlighted Nigeria’s efforts in promoting the use of natural gas as a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuels. He noted that the country has significant gas reserves that could be harnessed for domestic and export purposes.
The meeting between Pyatt and Sylva is seen as a positive step towards deepening the relationship between the U.S. and Nigeria in the energy sector. It is hoped that the partnership between the two countries will lead to the development of innovative solutions to the challenges of energy transition and contribute to the achievement of a sustainable energy future for Nigeria and the world at large.
SOURCE: Nairametrics
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