Energy

ECN Hosts Agency-Specific Training On Energy Management Systems

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has organized a one-day capacity-building workshop on Energy Management Systems (EnMS) for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria.

Speaking at the event held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, the Director-General of ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, emphasized the importance of effective energy management in addressing rising energy costs and environmental concerns.

He noted that the workshop is part of the Improving Nigeria’s Industrial Energy Performance and Resource-Efficient Cleaner Production through Programmatic Approaches and the Promotion of Innovation in Clean Technology Solutions (NIG IEE/RECP Project).

The training aimed to strengthen Nigeria’s Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) policies and regulatory frameworks while promoting the adoption of UNIDO’s Energy Management Systems Standards (EnMS/ESO/ISO 50001). By implementing these standards, organizations can systematically reduce energy waste, optimize consumption, and enhance efficiency without requiring significant capital investment.

Dr. Abdullahi recalled that this workshop follows a previous training held on August 22, 2023, on the Formulation of Industrial Energy Efficiency Policy, during which participants requested specialized training on Energy Management Systems. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s commitment under its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce emissions by 20% unconditionally and by 47% with international support by 2030.

Key measures to achieve these targets include promoting energy efficiency and conservation best practices, ending gas flaring by 2030, and reducing fugitive methane emissions from oil and gas operations by 60% by 2031.

The Director-General expressed his appreciation to all participants and stakeholders, urging them to seize this opportunity to integrate energy efficiency best practices into their respective organizations. He also extended gratitude to UNIDO for its continued support in advancing Nigeria’s industrial sector.

The Energy Commission of Nigeria said it remains committed to promoting sustainable energy practices to drive national development and improve the lives of Nigerians.

Alinnor Arinze