The European Union (EU) has expressed its interest in investing in Enugu State’s electricity market as part of efforts to enhance energy efficiency and drive sustainable development in the coal-rich city.
The Head of Section, Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz, revealed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah at the Enugu State Government House.
Stefanowicz who led a team of experts committed to advancing the EU’s Green and Digital Transformation, notes that beyond energy investment, the EU is also exploring opportunities in other key sectors, including security, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Circular Economy initiatives, and projects that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Governor Mbah welcomed the EU’s investment interests, noting that the proposed strategic areas of focus align perfectly with the State government’s development priorities.
This visit comes shortly after the Enugu State Government and the EU launched a ₦3.33-billion Solar for Health Project.
The initiative, under the EU’s Nigeria Solar for Health Programme (NISHP), is targeted at providing 24-hour solar-powered electricity to 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Enugu State.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
