Speaking at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) in Washington, D.C., the Nigerian government underscored the critical need for strategic partnerships and investments in sustainable energy solutions to bridge Africa’s energy access gap.
In response, the United States reaffirmed its dedication to working alongside African countries to improve energy security and accelerate the shift toward cleaner, more reliable energy sources. During his address on the theme, ‘The Future of the U.S. and Africa Energy Partnership,’ Adelabu highlighted the remarkable progress achieved through initiatives like Power Africa.
This program has been instrumental in expanding electricity access, attracting investments, and supporting policy reforms across Nigeria and the broader African continent.
Adelabu also praised the recent introduction of ‘Mission 300,’ an ambitious project aimed at providing 300 million Africans with access to electricity by 2030.
He urged stakeholders to forge stronger partnerships to realize this objective, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging technology transfer, infrastructure development, and capacity building to fast-track the energy transition and boost economic growth.
The summit, sponsored by Sun Africa, convened African leaders, global investors, and energy experts to tackle Africa’s energy challenges and explore opportunities for sustainable development.
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, reiterated the United States’ commitment to collaborating with African nations to combat energy poverty and advance sustainable development goals.