FGN TO PARTNER WITH UAE (SAMPRO GROUP) FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CUTTTING –EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Oru Leonard
In an effort to boost the development needs in Nigeria by improving electricity supply, including the renewable energy through cutting –edge technologies, the Honourable Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, FNSE received SamPro Group, a delegation from Dubai (UAE), today 17th May, 2022 at the conference room, Federal Ministry Power, Maitama, Abuja. The visit which was led by Dr. Kassim Gidado is in furtherance of an earlier discussion on renewable energy during the visit of the Hon. Minister of Power to Dubai investment earlier.
Speaking during the meeting, Engr. Abubakar affirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to see that there is effective power supply for Nigerians. He further informed the meeting, that the Federal Government through its energy transition programme is working /gearing towards renewable energy through cutting edge technology which is able to store, convert energy into electrical energy through natural resources.
The Minister who was so optimistic that the cutting edge technology as presented by the group will greatly improve electricity and will fit into the mini grid policy of the Federal Government, welcomed the technical transfer of knowledge which Nigeria will benefit when the technology is fully deployed across the country.
He directed further consultations between the ministry officials and SamPro Group to determine the next step of engagement.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the team, Dr. Kassim Gidado appreciated the Honourable Minister of Power for the opportunity to visit his office and promised to be committed in the engagement with the Ministry of Power. He said “we further strongly believe in promoting the local economy by investing, employing local resources, consumption of local raw materials and delivering 100% local product to our clients”
Technical Director SamPro Group, Dr. Salmon while presenting the company proposal stated that, to have sustainable and reliable electricity energy, additional source of energy is required.
(FMoM&P)
