By Moses Patience Chat
The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) has advised the country to promote clean energy by reviewing its current energy sources as a proactive approach to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.
Dr Olufunmilayo Coker, an energy consultant and Fellow of the Academy, stated this while speaking at a lecture organized by the Academy, which was themed: “Climate Change Initiative in Nigeria” .
The gathering, which took place in Lagos, commended the country for it’s commitment to net-zero emissions and advised that methane emissions should however be reduced by 30 percent before 2030.
Coker also advised the country to reduce deforestation, increase the use of solar power to about 5 million homes and 25 million people, improve cooking stoves, and increase the use of liquedified petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking and also phase out the use of kerosene lighting and develop renewable energy mini-grids and improved mass transport.
According to him, even though the rapid reduction in emissions would adversely affect Nigeria’s oil and gas export potential, Nigeria was highly vulnerable to climate change and must cooperate with international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.