Nigeria
Nigeria falls nine places to rank 26th in this year’s CCPI. As in the previous year, Nigeria shows a mixed performance, rating high in GHG Emissions and Energy Use, low in Climate Policy, and very low in Renewable Energy.
The CCPI experts commend Nigeria’s policies for reducing GHG emissions, reflected in the high rating in this category. However, they view the federal government’s plan to expand domestic gas use and export critically, as the country’s methane emissions are expanding. To work toward a reliable energy supply based on renewable energy, a funding gap of USD 1.9 trillion needs to be addressed and policies should include infrastructure improvements and skills development.
The CCPI experts’ demands include a strong methane emissions framework to close technical and regulatory gaps across the oil and gas value chain through, for example, monitoring, reporting, and verification systems. Incentivising methane reductions could also support this undertaking. The experts call for driving of energy transition plans and policies to support renewable energy expansion in the country. This transition would help to diversity power sources for increased energy security, while offering potential socio-economic benefits.
Key Outcomes
- Nigeria falls nine places to rank 26th in this year’s CCPI
- The federal government plans to expand domestic gas use and export
- Key demands: Energy transition plans and policies to support renewable energy expansion in the country
CCPI Experts
The following national experts agreed to be mentioned as contributors for this year’s CCPI:
- Smith Nwokocha (Quest For Growth and Development Foundation)
- Ogunlade Olamide Martins (Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa)
- Susan Essien (SNV Nigeria)
