{"id":7949,"date":"2023-11-25T14:28:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T14:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=7949"},"modified":"2023-11-25T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T14:28:39","slug":"pcngi-and-un-agency-harps-on-nigerias-path-to-a-more-sustainable-energy-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2023\/11\/25\/pcngi-and-un-agency-harps-on-nigerias-path-to-a-more-sustainable-energy-future\/","title":{"rendered":"PCNGi and UN Agency Harps on Nigeria&#8217;s Path to a More Sustainable Energy Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7950 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FB_IMG_1700910317980-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FB_IMG_1700910317980-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FB_IMG_1700910317980-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FB_IMG_1700910317980-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FB_IMG_1700910317980.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has joined forces with the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) to promote a greener and more sustainable future in Nigeria. Michael Oluwagbemi, the Programme Director and Chief Executive of PCNGi, revealed this collaboration through a statement in Lagos, noting that the partnership was established during a workshop with support from SEforALL in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Oluwagbemi said that the strategic workshop, held in London, involved Mr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the President\u2019s Sustainable Mobility Initiative and Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, with key stakeholders and executives from SEforALL.<\/p>\n<p>He said that PCNGi was collaborating with SEforALL, under the leadership of Damilola Ogunbiyi, the CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All.<\/p>\n<p>The programme director said that the workshop focused on reinforcing Nigeria\u2019s commitment to sustainable strategies that would lead the nation towards a greener future in line with global efforts.<\/p>\n<p>According to Oluwagbemi, the workshop marks a significant milestone in the commitment of the nation to join the rest of the world in the enhancement of sustainable energy access.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the workshop covered various topics, including the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan, the Nigeria E-bus strategy, solar empowerment for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and Nigeria\u2019s carbon market activation plan.<\/p>\n<p>According to Oluwagbemi, \u201cthe workshop is a follow-up to a previous meeting between SEforALL CEO and PCNGi Chairman in Abuja to showcase the progress and key initiatives contributing to Nigeria\u2019s sustainable development agenda.<\/p>\n<p>These initiatives, presented with impact and relevance, are pivotal in steering Nigeria towards a more sustainable future, aligning with global goals, and impacting the nation\u2019s development landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that PCNGi plays a crucial role in steering Nigeria towards a greener and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop aimed to identify opportunities for collaboration and outline concrete next steps for forging impactful partnerships between SEforALL and FIRS\/PCNGi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom PCNGi\u2019s perspective, the goal was to actively contribute to Nigeria\u2019s green growth by fostering sustainable practices in the nation\u2019s energy landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The committee envisions a future where these initiatives significantly contribute to economic growth, environmental conservation, and enhanced energy access.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cPCNGi\u2019s active participation in the workshop underscores its dedication to fostering collaboration among key stakeholders,\u201d Oluwagbemi said.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the committee envisions a future where sustainable practices are ingrained in Nigeria\u2019s energy landscape, contributing to economic growth, environmental conservation, and enhanced energy access.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the workshop affirmed the commitment of all involved parties to ongoing collaboration and the pursuit of sustainable solutions that align with Nigeria\u2019s broader development goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Nigeria\u2019s sustainable development progresses, PCNGI remains a driving force, ensuring that the nation\u2019s green growth goals are met and exceeded.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe committee looks forward to continued collaboration with SEforALL, PCNGi, OCNGi, and other stakeholders, as together they work towards a more sustainable and resilient Nigeria,\u201d Oluwagbemi said<\/p>\n<p>The workshop was attended by other key stakeholders, including the Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investments, Dr. Doris Anete, Vice President for Africa, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Joseph Nganga, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has joined forces with the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) to promote a greener and more sustainable future in Nigeria. Michael Oluwagbemi, the Programme Director and Chief Executive of PCNGi, revealed this collaboration through a statement in Lagos, noting that the partnership was established during a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7949","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7949","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7949"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7959,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7949\/revisions\/7959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7949"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7949"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}