GIZ and NEMSA Partner to Boost Nigeria's Renewable Energy Standards

The partnership between GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) aims to strengthen renewable energy and solar mini-grid standards in Nigeria. Mr.

Milot Karid, a leader from GIZ, visited NEMSA on Wednesday to reaffirm the commitment to this long-term collaboration under the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP). The partnership focuses on developing regulatory standards and building capacity in the Nigerian electricity sector.

Significant milestones have been achieved, including the successful development of guidelines for the inspection and certification of solar mini-grids in Nigeria. Engr.

Olusegun Adesayo, the Managing Director and CEO of NEMSA, emphasized the agency's commitment to promoting electrical safety and regulatory compliance within Nigeria's growing renewable energy sector. The collaboration will also involve a formal launch of guidelines to advance renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency in rural electrification, co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.