Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, REAN, paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, in a strategic move to strengthen collaboration on standardization, safety, and quality assurance within Nigeria’s fast-growing renewable energy sector.
The REAN delegation, led by its President, Mr. Ayo Ademilola was warmly received by the Managing Director of NEMSA, Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, alongside NEMSA’s management team and technical officers.
In his opening remark, the President of REAN, Mr. Ayo Ademilola said REAN is committed to promoting strict adherence to standards and safe practices across the renewable energy industry. He noted that the Association, which brings together over 300 stakeholders including developers, service providers, researchers, and equipment manufacturers, is actively working to harmonize local and international standards for the Nigerian market.
The visit provided an opportunity for REAN to formally introduce its Standardization Working Group and to seek NEMSA’s support in setting up a liaison desk that will serve as a dedicated channel for coordination, inspections, certifications, and information sharing. REAN also invited NEMSA to participate in its upcoming Energy Access Roadshow, a state-to-state sensitization campaign aimed at educating practitioners and the public on safe renewable energy practices and compliance requirements.
Engr. Aliyu Tahir, in his response, reaffirmed NEMSA’s statutory role in enforcing technical standards, testing and certifying electrical installations, and ensuring the safety of all electricity supply services nationwide. He commended REAN’s proactive approach and disclosed that NEMSA is already collaborating with other regulatory bodies such as the Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Nigeria Customs Service to tackle the influx of substandard products and unqualified installers.
Both parties agreed to set up a joint technical working team to identify priority areas for awareness campaigns, align training programmes, and develop effective strategies for nationwide education and enforcement. They also pledged to ensure that standards promoted within the sector are properly domesticated to guarantee compliance with Nigerian law.
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to deepen cooperation to safeguard lives and investments, while ensuring that Nigeria’s renewable energy sector continues to grow in line with global best practices.
REAN is the foremost umbrella body for stakeholders in Nigeria’s renewable energy space. Its members include developers, service companies, consultants, researchers, and trainers working to deliver clean, sustainable energy solutions across the country.
NEMSA is the statutory agency responsible for ensuring the enforcement of technical standards and regulations in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry. Its mandate includes testing, certification, inspection, and the promotion of safety in electrical installations nationwide.
