The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is calling for Nigeria to take further steps toward renewable/alternative energy, according to Alhaji Bashir Borodo, MAN President.
Although Africa’s CO2 emissions are relatively low compared to other countries, particularly Western nations, the continent remains at risk to face damaging affects of climate change. At a seminar on environmental management held in Lagos, MAN recommended in its 2009 pre-budget memorandum to the federal government that a green energy strategy encouraging the use of biofuels to replace kerosene, coal, charcoal, and firewood be implemented. Currently, these products have rendered very problematic for Nigerian residents as many homes and businesses have burnt down as a result of their use.
The organization also urged a zero duty and exemption on all imported renewable energy materials and components to enable the government to achieve its ambitious target of increasing the share of electricity from renewable energy from its current rate of 0.7% to 7% by 2025.
MAN, in collaboration with Rosebank Consulting, will sponsor a series of environmental training and development programs in order to build the capacity of senior managers and executives in the renewable sector.
