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G20 Brazil: Nigeria Commits to Clean Energy Transition and Climate Action
Nigeria proudly joins global leaders at the G20 in Brazil to underscore the pivotal role of energy transition in
realizing clean, affordable energy access and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.In his remarks the Director General of the Energy Commission
of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi said, "in a world where sustainable energy is the bedrock of economic growth and . . . Read More
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Pays a Courtesy Visit on DG ECN
The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, hosted the President and Executive
Committee Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) at the Commission's Headquarters in Abuja. The gathering marked a significant
step towards fostering collaboration between NSE and ECN in shaping sustainable . . . Read More
ECN Holds Awareness Workshop on Its Law
The Energy Commission of Nigeria in conjunction with Jedida Global Synergy Nigeria Limited organized a Workshop
for ECN Management Staff in Abuja on “Awareness Creation on ECN Law to Position the Commission as the National Focal point for
New/ Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency”. . . Read More
ECN Launches Clean Cooking Sensitization Campaign
The DG ECN on NTA Flagship Program “Good Morning Nigeria”
The Director General, ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi was on NTA "Good Morning Nigeria" program where he spoke on funding for ECN to research
and coordinate the local production of lithium battery and solar panel plants to align with Nigeria's pledge at the UN Climate Change Summit held in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (COP28). Our commitment to triple Renewable Energy and double Energy Efficiency by 2030 . . . Watch the full program here
COP 28: ECN Seals Tripartite Deal with Niger State, Global Wind Energy Council
The Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, on sidelines of the ongoing Climate Change Summit in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, yesterday signed a tripartite agreement with an energy consultant group, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Niger State Government
to promote cooperation on wind energy development in Niger State. The collaboration agreement, which was . . . Read More
COP 28: ECN DG Pledges Total Commitment to Clean Cooling
. . . Assures World Leaders of Nigeria’s Readiness to Drive Global Initiative.
The Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi has assured world leaders of the country’s total commitment
to Clean Cooling, an energy initiative adopted at the ongoing UN Climate Change Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He gave the assurance in an address
at a high-level meeting attended by . . . Read More
ECN Holds Validation Workshop on Nigerian Energy Calculator 2060
Energy Commission of Nigeria in collaboration with UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) organized a workshop on the
Nigerian Energy Calculator 2060 (NECAL2060) which is an upgraded version of the Nigerian Energy Calculator 2050(NECAL2050). The New Version/Calculator is uniquely
open and transparent energy planning and modelling tool that . . . Read More
ECN, UNEP Empower Stakeholders for Effective Enforcement of Air Conditioners Energy Performance Standards
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and various partners,
has initiated a training programme aimed at equipping stakeholders in the sector with the necessary skills for enforcing energy performance standards for
air conditioners in Nigeria.Held on November 15, 2023, the one-day training workshop on air conditioners monitoring, verification and enforcement (MVE) is an
integral part of the broader . . . Read More
Energy Commission of Nigeria Inaugurates Committee for Nigeria BioEnergy Partnership
The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has officially on November 14, 2023, inaugurated the
National Bioenergy Steering and Technical Committee. This strategic move aligns with Nigeria's commitment to the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) initiatives.
At the inauguration in the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Abdullahi urged the Committee to explore and unleash . . . Read More
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Pays Courtesy Visit to Energy Commission of Nigeria
A delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nigeria, led by the Country Coordinator,
Mr. Etiosa Uyigue, on Friday, November 10, 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, at the Commission’s Headquarters. The purpose of the visit
was to enhance existing relationships between UNEP-in-Nigeria and the Commission. Mr. Uyigue commended the Commission's role, under Dr. Abdullahi's
stewardship, in promoting a climate-friendly environment. . . . Read More
The Nigerian National League (NNL) Visits Energy Commission of Nigeria
The management of the Nigerian National League (NNL) on Thursday, November 9, 2023, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria,
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi. The visit which took place at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja, was led by NNL, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Attah and
a number of other delegates. . . Read More
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi Resumes As DG/CEO, ECN
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi assumed office as the 4th Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday 24th October 2023. In his maiden address, the energy expert who has over a decade of experience from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
with a significant background in the Energy and Space Technology sectors enumerated his vision for the Commission to include, assisting in the actualization of the
Energy Transition Plan and that of the Research and Development funding . . . Read More
Engr. J. S. Olayande Emerges as Acting Director General
Engr. Joseph Sunday Olayande has emerged as the Acting Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria. He succeeded Prof Eli Jidere Bala
whose tenure in office as the 3rd Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ended on the 5th of May, 2023.In line with the Public Service Rule,
Prof E. J. Bala handed over to Engr. J. S. Olayande in a . . . Read More
Nigeria Elected Member of IRENA Council for Two Years
Nigeria has been elected a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Council for the next two years. The election was
done on Sunday at the closing session of the 13th Assembly of the international organisation. Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Prof.
Eli Jidere Bala, who was present at the . . . Read More
Launching of REmap-Nigeria during IRENA Pre-Assembly Activity on 13th January 2023 in Abu Dhabi, UAE
…investment in renewables is costeffective, delivering economic growth and jobs, while achieving global climate and sustainable development objectives.
Nearly 60 per cent of Nigeria’s energy demand in 2050 can be met with renewable energy sources, saving 40 per cent in natural gas and 65 per cent in oil
needs at the same time, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). With a growing population and a range of . . .
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STI Ministry To Promote Clean Energy To Support Nigeria’s Agenda 2050
…As ECN Commissions Centre For Energy Efficiency, Conservation
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Sen. Adeleke
Mamora has restated the ministry’s commitment to supporting the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to achieve its mandate for an adequate, reliable, affordable
supply of clean energy in the economy to support Nigeria’s Agenda 2050. . . . Read More
National Energy Summit 2022
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in collaboration with the International Energy Charter (IEC) Secretariat, Brussels, Belgium and ECOWAS,
organised National Energy Summit 2022. In 2015, UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP21) held in Paris and in 2021 COP 26 held in Scotland, Nigeria committed herself
to reducing her greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions by 20% unconditionally and 47% conditionally by 2030 as well as to . . . Read More
DG/CEO ECN Pays a Working Visit to IRENA
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) & IRENA National Focal Point, Prof. Eli Jidere Bala,
on Thursday, March 31, 2022, paid a working visit to the Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Mr. Francesco La Camara, at the
IRENA Headquarters, MASDAR, Abu Dhabi. The DG/CEO was . . . Read More
Announcement
Engr. J. S. Olayande Emerges as Acting Director General
Engr. Joseph Sunday Olayande has emerged as the Acting Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria. He succeeded Prof Eli Jidere Bala
whose tenure in office as the 3rd Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ended on the 5th of May, 2023.In line with the Public Service Rule,
Prof E. J. Bala handed over to Engr. J. S. Olayande in a . . . Read More
Invitation to Tender, Pre-Qualification and Expression of Interest (EOI) For 2022
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, wishes to undertake the procurement of Works,
Goods and Services under the 2022 capital projects. Competent and experienced contractors/consultants are invited to apply for the Technical and Financial bids,
Expression of Interest (EOI) and Pre-Qualification of the various projects of the Commission for the 2022 fiscal year.
See the details here
Invitation for the Maiden Edition of ECN Quarterly Energy Lecture Series
ECN invites you to the Maiden Edition of its Quarterly Energy Lecture Series.
Topics:
- ESPRA 2005 & Lessons Learnt by Prof. Frank N. Okafor
- The PIA by Prof. Yinka Omoregbe
Date: Monday, Oct 25, 2021
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Zoom Platform
Disclaimer
This is to notify the general public that Energy Commission of Nigeria is not recruiting personnel at the moment and has not appointed
Agent(s) to recruit staff on her behalf. As a Government Agency, qualified Nigerians are recruited to fill available vacancies, where they exist, in the
Commission in line with government laid down procedure and does not charge any fee for employment.Any member of the public who deals with any Agent(s) in
the name of the Commission does so at his/her own peril.
ECN Contacts: phone: +2348051128884 and email: officialmail@energy.gov.ng
The Civil Service Transformation Plan (2021 - 2025)
The Office of the Head of Service of the Federation has announced the plan to release soon, a reviewed version of the Public Service Rules.
Staff are requested to study the document when released and forward contributions and suggestions to:
Upcoming Events
ECN, UNEP, Partners Set To Boost Stakeholders' Capacity, Launch 3 Study Reports
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), with technical support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other partners,
is gearing up to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in the sector, aiming to enforce energy performance standards for air conditioners in Nigeria.
Scheduled for November 15, 2023, at the ECN headquarters, the one-day training workshop on air conditioners monitoring, verification and enforcement is part
of the project implementation: "Scaling-Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling in Nigeria". The primary objective of the project is . . . . Read More
Launch of the 2nd Edition of the Nigeria Energy Calculator 2050 (NECAL2050)
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEv) in collaboration with the United Kingdom Department of Business,
Energy and Strategy (BEIS) is pleased to invite you to attend the Launch of the 2nd Edition of the Nigeria Energy Calculator 2050 on Monday 21st March 2022 at
10:00 WAT.
NECAL2050 is an integrated model of energy demand and supply and related emissions and land use, it identifies energy secure pathways for energy demand
and supply between 2015 and 2050. The Calculator offers a platform for engaging about policy-making towards a more secure, sustainable and affordable energy future
for the country. The Calculator helps policy makers as well as energy producers and consumers to understand the energy and emissions related choices they are making
The Model was developed by the ECN and FMEv in collaboration with BEIS and technical support from Mott MacDonald, Imperial College London, Ricardo and Climact.
Participants can pre register here for the event.
Invitation to a Public Hearing by House of Reps. Committee on Science and Technology
The House Committee on Science and Technology hereby invites stakeholders and the general public to a one-day Public Hearing on the
following Bills:
- A Bill for an Act to amend Energy Commission of Nigeria Act (CAP E10, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004) to strengthen and to make it the
National Focal Point for New and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation and establish the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Fund (REECF) for related matters (HB. 446).
- A Bill for an Act to amend the Energy Commission of Nigeria Act CAP E10 LFN, 2004 to make it compulsory for the Federal Government through the
Commission to harness, explore and utilize other sources of Energy Other than the Hydro and Gas Energy Sources in Nigeria and for Related Matters. (HB 243).
- A Bill for An Act to establish the National Renewable Energy Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2020 (HB. 1241)
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Procurement Advertisement (Tenders) For Works, Goods and Services - 2023 Capital Projects
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) is the Government organ with the statutory mandate for the Strategic planning
and Co-ordination of National Policies in the field of Energy in all its ramifications to ensure adequate, reliable, cost-effective
and sustainable energy supply for nation’s economic and socio-political development. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007,
the Commission wishes to undertake the procurement of Works, Goods and Services under the 2023 capital projects.
Competent and Experience contractors/consultants are invited to apply for the Technical and Financial bids, and
Expression of Interest (EOI) of the various projects of the Commission for the 2023 fiscal year.
See the details here
Signed
Management
© June, 2023
List of Successful Companies Shortlisted for the Award of Contract of 2022 Capital Projects- Category C (Consultancy Services) - Supplementary
The under listed companies are informed that they have been shortlisted for award of contract for the Commission’s 2022 Capital year.
In view of the above, you are to visit Procurement Office, Room 0.01 (ground floor) with the original CAC certificate for collection
of your award letters from Monday, March 06, 2023.
Please ensure that you update your account with FIRS to Pro-Max platform for ease of payment.
Congratulations!
Click here for the List
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Management
© March, 2023