Nigeria is looking to India for collaboration in its energy transition efforts, with a particular focus on expanding access to electricity in underserved communities.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Nigeria’s Taraba State highlighted this initiative during the India Energy Week, emphasizing the need for both funding and technical assistance to implement green energy solutions.

“The world is moving towards renewable energy, and Nigeria must move along as well. However, our main challenge is securing the necessary funding to meet these goals,” Kefas told Reuters.

Beyond its broader energy transition plans, Nigeria sees alternative energy sources as a vital solution for rural communities that remain disconnected from the national grid. The country’s power sector is plagued by frequent blackouts due to ageing infrastructure, underinvestment, and vandalism.

India, which is aggressively expanding its non-fossil fuel capacity, plans to add a record 35 gigawatts of solar and wind energy to its grid by March 2025. Nigeria hopes to tap into India’s expertise and resources to accelerate its own transition to cleaner energy.

Nigeria has also sought financial support from the United States to fast-track its shift from fossil fuels, as Africa’s top oil producer seeks a sustainable energy future.