{"id":24241,"date":"2024-03-21T14:47:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T14:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=24241"},"modified":"2024-03-21T14:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T14:47:26","slug":"expert-emphasizes-key-factors-for-sustainable-energy-growth-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/03\/21\/expert-emphasizes-key-factors-for-sustainable-energy-growth-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Emphasizes Key Factors for Sustainable Energy Growth in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2024, Obi Uzu, the CEO of Global Process and Pipeline Services Limited (GPPSL), shed light on the crucial elements driving sustainable development in Africa&#8217;s energy sector. During a session focusing on &#8216;Sustainability and the Future of Content Development in Africa\u2019s Energy Sector&#8217;, Uzu highlighted the importance of innovation in fostering capacity building and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key points emphasized by Uzu was the significance of investing in competency development programs. He mentioned GPPSL&#8217;s initiative of sending Nigerian professionals to prestigious institutions like Harvard and Cambridge Universities to enhance in-house expertise. Uzu stressed that such investments not only strengthen the organization&#8217;s capabilities but also contribute to its long-term growth and stability.<\/p>\n<p>In his presentation, Uzu outlined three essential metrics: Competence, Capacity, and Collaboration. Competence, he explained, involves acquiring comprehensive knowledge, training, and continuous research and development (R&amp;D) efforts. Uzu also highlighted the importance of collaboration, both internally and externally, citing examples where GPPSL&#8217;s collaborations led to innovative solutions for deep-water operations.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Uzu underscored the necessity of deploying adequate resources to fulfill commitments and deliverables, which he referred to as capacity building. Collaboration, he argued, plays a crucial role in mitigating risks and scaling up operations effectively. By partnering with global companies and leveraging diverse expertise, GPPSL has enhanced its competitiveness within the energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Uzu&#8217;s insights emphasized the need for industry players to prioritize competence, capacity building, and collaboration to drive sustainable development in Africa\u2019s energy sector. 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