Nigeria just joined IEA as associate country , this is big for our energy future

So Nigeria don finally enter International Energy Agency as association country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announce am yesterday say na historic milestone. Na fastest accession process in IEA 52 year history according to them. Fatih Birol the IEA Executive Director himself welcome us.

This one means we go get more access to technical expertise and policy support for our energy sector. The IEA get 32 member countries and 13 association countries wey represent 75% of global energy demand. So our voice go dey heard when dem dey shape international energy policies. The IEA boss even dey plan to visit Abuja soon to sign first Joint Work Programme with us.

For us ordinary Nigerians this one fit mean better investment in our power sector and energy access. Because if we get proper energy policies maybe light go dey more stable. Na small step but e dey show say our country still get relevance for global stage.