In a bold move set to ignite Nigeria’s clean energy transformation, Nigerian conglomerate Tochil Group has entered a strategic alliance with GAC Energy Technology Company Ltd, a leading renewable energy firm based in the Republic of China. The new partnership aims to fast-track Nigeria’s green economy by deploying advanced solar technologies and building critical new energy infrastructure nationwide.

The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Guangzhou’s Nansha District, brings together the innovation-driven capabilities of GAC Energy and the vast local influence of Tochil Group. 

Executives from both companies, including Xu Wenqiang, Director of International Business at GAC Energy, and Tochil Nwaneri, Chairman of Tochil Group, signed the agreement during a high-level ceremony attended by international stakeholders.

“We will use our advantages to jointly promote the construction of Nigeria’s new energy infrastructure,” Nwaneri said. “The sales, application, and operation of solar energy solutions, explore new business cooperation models in the field of new energy resources, and promote the transition of Nigeria to clean energy.”

GAC Energy’s entry into Nigeria aligns with its parent company’s “1551” international strategy, designed to expand the firm’s global footprint and reinforce its leadership in green technology. Through this alliance, the company aims to deliver scalable solar energy systems, set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and help lay the groundwork for a sustainable energy ecosystem.

Tochil Group will serve as the local integrator for GAC’s technologies, offering access to energy infrastructure, logistics, and a network of business platforms across West Africa. The group’s diversified portfolio spans real estate, infrastructure, banking, and power, positioning it as a powerful driver of market penetration and project execution.

The agreement extends beyond technology deployment it sets the stage for innovation in green financing, digital energy services, and regional expansion. Both companies have expressed interest in expanding this initiative across other African nations, signaling a broader ambition for continental impact.

Mr. Deqiang Gao, General Manager for Asia, and Mr. Edward Wang, General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at GAC Group, also attended the ceremony, emphasizing the multinational commitment behind the deal.