The Nigerian Navy has said that motivated by the desire to de-emphasize over reliance on fossil fuels, it has began to incorporate solar power as alternative energy option which would contribute to the overall goal of decarbonisation in the maritime environment.
In his remarks at the the first Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation that started at the TRANSCORP Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Monday, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla noted that although the current energy landscape in Nigeria is predominantly based on fossil fuels, the Nigerian Navy has started incorporating solar power in her energy options.
The summit, organised by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola was focused on strategic imperatives to achieve zero shipping decarbonisation in Africa.
The Summit brought together the leading stakeholders in the maritime industry including the Chairman Senate Committee on Transportation, Honourable Wale Eshonlokun, the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Marine Transport, Honourable Abdulsamad Dasuki, the Honourable Minister of Innovative Science and Technology, Honourable Ministers of Environment, Foreign Affairs, Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola.
The Summit which dovetails into Tuesday, 18 March, 2025, will offer veritable options that would shape how Africa reduces her carbon footprints in line with global efforts.
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