The Abia State government has endorsed the off-grid electrification and action plan policy proposed by the Nigeria Off-Grid Market Acceleration Programme (NoMAP).<\/p>\n
At a workshop organized by NoMAP in Umuahia, government officials from various ministries, departments, and agencies gathered to discuss the policy’s implementation.<\/p>\n
NoMAP, a collaborative effort between Shell Foundation, USAID, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and other donor agencies, focuses on policy and regulation, funding interventions, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Anya Lekwa, a program associate with NoMAP, emphasized the organization’s role in assisting government agencies with policy documentation and action plans for off-grid electricity.<\/p>\n
According to Lekwa, participants reached a consensus on the policy’s importance, recognizing its potential impact.<\/p>\n
Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities Ikechukwu Monday inaugurated the workshop, highlighting Abia State’s urgent need for energy solutions.<\/p>\n
Monday praised NoMAP and its sponsors for their initiative, acknowledging the state’s reliance on reliable energy to drive development.<\/p>\n
This partnership aims to accelerate Abia State’s transition to sustainable off-grid electricity, addressing energy challenges and fostering economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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