The National Power Training Institute of
Nigeria (NAPTIN) has disclosed that it would set up a National Climate
Innovation Centre (NCIC) in partnership with an indigenous technology
firm, Tido Tech International, to promote green energy technology in
Nigeria.
According to a statement from the Acting
Director General of NAPTIN, Mr. Ahmed Nagode, in Abuja, a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the climate innovation
centre was recently signed with Tido Tech International, which was
represented by its head, Prof. Olugbemiga Olatidoye.
The statement explained that with the
MoU, NAPTIN and Tido Tech International will work together to set up the
framework for the establishment and implementation of centre.
It said the main objective for the
establishment of the centre would be to foster a Public-Private
Partnership (PPP) framework in the promotion of green energy technology
in Nigeria.
The statement further stated that within
the framework, “both parties would identify key stakeholders that could
work with it in the establishment and effective operation of the
centre, clearly define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in
the project, undertake a feasibility study on the operations of the
centre with a view to identify a suitable business model for its
operation, as well as identify sources of funds for the operation of the
centre”.
The centre is expected to encourage
increased collaboration between tertiary institutions in Nigeria and
industries in green energy technology and business.
It also described the partnership as
part of efforts by the Nigerian government to fulfil its commitment to
the Paris Climate Agreement and Sustainable Energy for all (SE4All)
initiative.
Nagode, in the statement expressed his
delight with the partnership, and said that NAPTIN has similar
partnership with reputed organisations like Schneider Electric, Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID).
He added that the institute would
continue to explore beneficial partnership that will enable it fulfill
its mandates of providing capacity building services for the country’s
power sector.
Similarly, Olatidoye, a United
States-based professor said he was pleased with the partnership which he
noted would ensure Nigeria would not be left out as part of nations
making strides and efforts to fulfill their global commitments to carbon
reduction and safe environment.
He said the establishment of the centre
would equally ensure sustainability in the transfer of knowledge on
green energy technology deployment, especially mini-grid renewable
energy systems.
source: https://www.thisdaylive.com
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