SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL ACTION AGENDA (SE4ALL), 2016

An Agenda outlines commitments to achieve universal energy access, double energy efficiency, and increase renewable energy by 2030. It targets government energy agencies, developers, and communities without access, promoting sustainable energy development.

What Is This Policy?

Nigeria's action agenda developed under the UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative, outlining commitments to achieve universal energy access, double the rate of energy efficiency improvement, and double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix by 2030.

Who Does It Target?

Federal and state government energy agencies Renewable energy developers and financiers Energy efficiency equipment and service providers Communities without energy access

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Achieve the three SE4ALL global objectives for Nigeria: universal energy access, doubling energy efficiency, and doubling renewable energy share in the national energy mix by 2030.

Key Features

Universal Access Target: Commits Nigeria to achieving universal access to modern energy services by 2030, from the 2016 baseline of approximately 60% electrification. Efficiency Doubling: Plans to double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency across all consuming sectors. Renewable Energy Doubling: Targets significant increase in the share of renewables in Nigeria's energy mix through solar, wind, small hydro, and biomass. Investment Plan: Identifies investment requirements and financing gaps across the energy access and renewable energy subsectors.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - SE4ALL commitments mainstreamed into national energy plans Coverage: Nationwide energy sector Beneficiaries: All Nigerians; global sustainable development goals Funding: Government; private sector; international climate and development finance

How to Access

Developers and investors may engage through REA and NERC SE4ALL data available publicly for research and planning Application method: Engage the Federal Ministry of Power or the Rural Electrification Agency.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.power.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Power / Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Legal Framework

Developed in accordance with Nigeria's commitments under the UN Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative. Operates under the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) 2005 and the Electricity Act 2023. Aligns with the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP), the Renewable Energy Master Plan, the National Energy Policy, and obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement.