In order for Africa to achieve industrial growth, economic prosperity while advancing global climate agenda, Director General National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Omotenioye Majekodunmi has disclosed the answer lies in a pragmatic and balanced energy transition.

Speaking at the just concluded Green conference 2026 held in Lagos, she noted, “In Nigeria, this approach is reflected in what I like to describe as an ‘Energy Mix Plan’ – a transition strategy that recognises the complementary roles of gas, renewables, and emerging low-carbon technologies.”

With the theme: “Decarbonising Africa, pathway to climate finance, sustainable growth and green economy,” she said the future is decarbonised gas working alongside renewable energy systems.

Saying Africa must not approach the global energy transition from a position of apology, but strategic leadership, she further revealed Nigeria alone holds more than 600 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves – resources that, if responsibly developed and decarbonised, can support industrial growth while contributing to global climate objectives.

To policymakers, Majekodunmi insisted the responsibility is equally clear, “we must design, regulatory frameworks that treat energy transition not only as an environmental objective, but as an engine of industrial transformation.”

To investors, she suggested, “the future is not simply gas or renewables. The future is decarbonised gas working alongside renewable energy systems.”

She said: “Let us use the resources beneath our feet to power the prosperity above our heads – building an Africa that is industrialised, resilient, and climate responsible in a manner.”