Energy Transition Africa Report Reveals Skills Gaps in Nigeria

Nigeria aims to create 840,000 jobs through its energy transition by 2050, backed by a $500 billion investment plan. However, a report titled "Can Nigeria Deliver Its Energy Transition Plan?

Nigeria Energy Transition Capability Baseline 2026," published by Energy Transition Africa, warns of significant workforce and institutional capacity challenges. The report reveals that Nigeria lacks sufficient public data to assess whether it has the skilled personnel necessary for this ambitious plan.

The updated Energy Transition and Investment Plan, published in November 2024, projects 277 gigawatts of installed power capacity by 2060 alongside the job creation target. Vincent Egoro, executive director of Energy Transition Africa and research lead for the report, questioned the absence of a workforce plan that connects the projected jobs with the required skills and training systems.

The findings indicate that Nigeria's existing workforce and institutions may not be adequate to meet the demands of the planned energy transformation.