Green hydrogen (H2) as an alternative energy is a field in which Nigeria and Germany have convened for the first time to strengthen their cooperation.
This contradicts the worldwide emphasis on transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.
The Minister of Power, Eng. Abubakar D. Aliyu, praised the countries’ particularly on renewable energy at the symposium held yesterday in Abuja and hosted by the German international cooperation agency GIZ via the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office.
He stated, “Nigeria is eager to explore the opportunities that the young hydrogen economy could provide for our energy transition, and we are quite interested in creating a productive dialogue with Germany.”
Oliver Rentscheler, Director General for Climate Diplomacy, Economic Affairs, and Technology at the German Federal Foreign Office, stated, “The new chapter in our partnership will not only enhance the dialogue on Green Hydrogen, but will also intensify economic relations and the dialogue on the expansion of renewable energies between the countries.”
Ms. Ina Homers, Country Director, GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS, outlined the project’s objectives as follows: “We are delighted to welcome the first public event of the hydrogen office, which aims to assist Nigeria in exploring the potentials of green hydrogen and, consequently, foster the sustainable transformation of the country’s industry and economy.”
Ms. Gina Lagunes, the head of the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office, stated that Nigeria, a traditional exporter of fossil fuels with existing oil and gas infrastructure and capacity, can use the new economy to transition to sustainable energy.
