ABUAD's VC Advocates for Clean Energy Partnerships

Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, the Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), emphasized the need for stronger partnerships among government, academia, and industry to develop practical clean energy solutions during the second International Green Hydrogen Summit held at ABUAD. She stated that transitioning to clean energy requires sustained investment in research, effective policies, industrial innovation, and skilled workforce development.

Olarinde urged summit participants to focus on creating practical solutions and lasting partnerships to further Nigeria's clean energy goals. Joshua Dauda, CEO of CrossAfrique Hydrogen Limited, highlighted the company's collaboration with industrial partners and the German development agency GIZ to establish a Green Energy Hub at ABUAD, starting with a solar photovoltaic system and a hydrogen classroom for research.

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, represented by Bolaji Sulu-Ibrahim, called for collaboration to harness Nigeria's renewable energy resources, aiming for a power system largely driven by solar energy by 2060.