NEMSA, GIZ To Launch Guidelines For Inspection, Certification Of Solar Mini-Grids
By Sunday Etuka
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has disclosed plans to launch the guidelines developed for the inspection and certification of Solar Mini-Grids in the country.
NEMSA, in a statement by its Head, Public Affairs, Ama Umoren, said the development was disclosed during the GIZ’s courtesy visit to the agency’s Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.
The visit, according to NEMSA, was aimed at strengthening the ongoing collaboration between NEMSA and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), particularly in the areas of renewable energy development, regulatory standards, and capacity building for the Nigerian electricity sector.
The statement said while speaking during the meeting, the leader of the delegation Mr. Milot Karid congratulated the leadership of NEMSA and reiterated their commitment to sustaining the strong partnership that has existed between both institutions over the years.
He highlighted the significant milestones achieved through the collaboration with NEMSA, including the successful development of the Guidelines for the Inspection and Certification of Solar Mini-Grids in Nigeria.
The partnership has also supported targeted capacity-building initiatives for NEMSA personnel, aimed at strengthening the Agency’s technical capabilities in ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards within Nigeria’s growing renewable energy sector.
Receiving the Team, Engr. Olusegun Adesayo, the MD/CEO NEMSA and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electrical safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), while expressing appreciation to GIZ and the European Union for their continued support toward strengthening Nigeria’s power sector.
He added that the next steps as the collaboration continues will be the formal launch of the guidelines and deeper collaboration in advancing renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, and rural electrification in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) is a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power.
Both organisations reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions, improving standards in renewable energy deployment, and supporting Nigeria’s transition to a safe, efficient, and sustainable electricity sector.
