SDN Launches Training on Methane Emissions in Nigeria

The Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) launched a capacity-building program aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight of methane emissions in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. During an open session in Abuja, SDN's Country Director, Florence Ibok Abasi, described the initiative as a strategic move to equip regulators with the necessary tools to tackle environmental challenges in the sector.

The program supports the global methane hub and brings together officials from key regulatory agencies to deepen collaboration and build technical capacity for improved enforcement of methane abatement strategies. The training, which spans two days, will cover methane reduction strategies and enforcement mechanisms based on global best practices.

This training marks the first phase of a broader program, with a second phase planned to follow the completion of the Nigerian oil and gas industry emissions tracker tool developed by SDN, which will provide near real-time emissions data. The initiative aligns with Nigeria's commitment to global methane pledges, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach combining technology, finance, and policy to achieve emission reduction targets.