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Stakeholders at the International Conference, “Chemistry in Energy+”, organised by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on Wednesday, proposed measures to tackle Nigeria’s electricity deficit and enhance sustainable chemical energy drive.
The conference, held in partnership with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), featured presentations on various topics.
They included “Sustainable Chemistry and Chemical Technology in Energy Transition” and “The Role of High Oxidation State Metals in Carbon Capture”
Speaking at the event, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, former Director-General of the National Energy Commission, emphasised that Nigeria could overcome its electricity deficit by adequately generating and utilising its gas resources.
Sambo said that harnessing the country’s gas resources would significantly improve public energy supply.
He said, “We need to explore all mechanisms to facilitate the sustainable generation and utilisation of our oil and gas reserves to achieve zero-level carbon emissions and perfect our carbon capture for improved energy supply.
“Additionally, increasing tree plantation activities can deepen our energy sources in more organised and sustainable ways.”
Alhaji Ahmed Galadima, Executive Secretary of PTDF, pointed out that local technology could meet Nigeria’s energy requirements through developing institutional and infrastructural capacities nationwide.
Represented by Dr Neeka Jacobs, Galadima stated that PTDF was open to developmental ideas and had established endowment chairs in various federal universities in various fields.
He listed them to include: Petroleum Geology, Renewable Energy, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Business Technology, and Gas Engineering.
Galadima said, “PTDF remains steadfast in achieving its mandate to build capacities and capabilities in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry.
”This is through human capacity development, institutional capacity development, and the promotion of research and acquisition of relevant technologies.”
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State recommended that technology and education were critical components for driving Nigeria’s energy needs and achieving economic growth through innovative progress.
Represented by Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi, the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Aliyu acknowledged the role of the stakeholders in the energy sub-sector.
He said that the conference would explore new ideas to advance the frontiers of sciences for national development.
In his keynote address, Mr. Mustafa Sugungun, Managing Director of Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Complex (KRPC), emphasised the need for renewed efforts to sustain Nigeria’s chemical energy drive.
“Nigeria needs to ensure energy availability, sustainability, and affordability through adequate utilisation, conversion, and conservation for national development using modern technologies,” Sugungun said.
Represented by his Technical Assistant, Abdulmutallib Shagari, Sugungun stressed that technical training was key to driving innovative processes for sustainable energy production.
“We must adopt practical approaches in collaboration with relevant industries, institutions, and policymakers to accelerate proper energy generation and management,” he added.
Earlier, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawal Bilbis, appreciated PTDF for its visionary and transformative drive towards national development, especially in the energy sector.
Represented by Professor Muhammad Maishanu, DVC, Administration, Bilbis said the university remains at the forefront of meeting PTDF’s requirements for the petroleum chair and leading in sustainable energy innovation.
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