The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that it is unacceptable that Nigerians spend $5 billion on generators annually, despite having Babatunde Fashola as the Minister of Power.
Dogara stated this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Power, on three Bills pending before the Lower Chamber.
According to him, power is arguably the single most important driver of the national economy.
“Indeed, it is difficult, if not impossible, to imagine modern life without power. Our industries and factories need electricity to operate, and also our offices, homes and businesses.
“It is estimated that Nigerians spend about $5bn yearly to fuel their generators.
“This is an unacceptable situation, and the House of Representatives stands ready to support the Executive arm of government, to put a stop to this state of affairs.
“Renewable energy is a source of clean energy, which is environment-friendly and is crucial to the economy of the future.
“We can only be self-sufficient in the energy field when we combine all our energy resources such as wind, solar, hydro, biomass, biofuel, landfill, sewage gas, solid waste, geothermal energy, ocean energy among others.
“Renewable energy sources are natural, and often replenish themselves. Nigeria needs to invest more in renewable energy as fossil fuel is a diminishing asset.
“An appropriate legal framework to exploit renewable energy which is nature’s gift to mankind, is not adequate in Nigeria.
“This makes it difficult to organise the sector in a commercially viable matter. Herein lies the merit and strength of this Bill under consideration,” the Speaker said.
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