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The Federal Government has called for enhanced collaboration between the United States and Africa to combat energy poverty, drive sustainable development, and foster economic growth across the continent.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this call while delivering a keynote address at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) in Washington, D.C., U.S, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The summit, held from March 6 to March 7, was sponsored by Sun Africa and focused on “The Future of the U.S. and Africa Energy Partnership.”
According to a statement issued by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser to the Minister on Strategic Communications, the event brought together African leaders, global investors, and energy sector experts to discuss collaborative solutions to Africa’s energy challenges.
Key Outcomes of the Summit
Adelabu highlighted the significant outcomes of the summit, including the establishment of a platform for strategic engagements with global investors and industry leaders. He emphasized that the summit also provided insights into policy frameworks essential for the sustainable growth of Africa’s energy sector.
“The outcomes of the summit include a platform for building strategic relationships with global investors and industry leaders.
“The summit also highlighted the immense potential for strengthening U.S.-Africa partnerships to drive progress in the global energy landscape,” Adelabu stated.
Nigeria’s Commitment to Energy Transition
The Minister noted the progress made through initiatives like Power Africa, which has played a crucial role in expanding electricity access, mobilizing investments, and supporting policy reforms in Nigeria and across Africa.
He commended the launch of “Mission 300,” an ambitious initiative aimed at providing electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030.
Adelabu reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging technology transfer, infrastructure development, and capacity building to expedite the energy transition. He called for stronger partnerships among stakeholders to achieve this objective, stressing that Africa’s energy future depends on sustained collaboration and investment.
U.S. Pledges Support for Africa’s Energy Development
During the summit, Adelabu also met with the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, who reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with African nations to address energy poverty and promote sustainable development.
Wright expressed enthusiasm for deepening collaboration in key areas such as renewable energy, off-grid solutions, and private-sector investments.
He noted that the U.S. is keen on supporting Africa’s transition to clean energy and ensuring long-term energy security across the continent.
More insights
Nairametrics earlier reported that the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) launched a transformative energy agenda at the Africa Energy Summit 2025, focusing on providing electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030.
Both agencies pledged $40 billion towards the Mission 300 initiative in January 2025.
The financial commitment includes $18.2 billion from the AfDB and $22 billion from the World Bank.
