FG seeks U.S.-Africa collaboration to tackle energy poverty, drive growth

Federal Government, through the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasised the need for strengthened collaboration between the United States and African nations to tackle energy poverty, drive sustainable development and foster economic growth.

Speaking at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) held in Washington DC, USA, the Federal Government stressed that bridging Africa’s energy access gap required strategic partnerships and investment in sustainable energy solutions.

The United States, in turn, reaffirmed its commitment to working with African nations to enhance energy security and accelerate the transition to cleaner, more reliable energy sources.

Speaking on the theme: ‘The Future of the US and Africa Energy Partnership’, Adelabu, who represented Nigeria, highlighted the significant progress made through initiatives such as Power Africa, which has played a pivotal role in expanding electricity access, mobilising investments, and supporting policy reforms across Nigeria and the African continent.

The minister also commended the recent launch of ‘Mission 300′, an ambitious initiative aimed at providing 300 million Africans with electricity access by 2030.

He called for stronger partnerships among stakeholders to achieve this goal, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging technology transfer, infrastructure development and capacity building to accelerate energy transition and drive economic growth.

The summit, sponsored by Sun Africa, brought together African leaders, global investors and energy sector experts to address Africa’s energy challenges and unlock sustainable development opportunities.

The United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with African nations to address energy poverty and promote sustainable development.