At what installations are they getting engaged to, reduce emissions ?

Okay.

Chika says,

The youths trained under Sen. Kalu’s program in carbon emission reduction and clean energy are likely to engage with installations and projects aligned with Nigeria’s climate goals and the categories outlined. Here’s a breakdown of potential installations or initiatives where they might contribute:

1. Renewable Energy Installations

Solar Power Projects:

Solar Power Naija Initiative: Deployment in rural/urban areas (e.g., 5 million solar installations).

Large-scale Solar Farms: Such as the 10 MW Katsina Solar Plant or projects under the Nigerian Renewable Energy Master Plan.

Wind Energy: Potential roles in emerging wind projects in Northern Nigeria (e.g., the 10 MW Wind Farm in Katsina).

Hydropower: Supporting small hydropower plants (e.g., Zobe Dam in Katsina) or maintenance of existing dams like Kainji.

2. Methane Reduction and Gas Flaring Projects

Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Programme: Capturing flare gas at oil fields in the Niger Delta (e.g., Shell/Chevron facilities).

Landfill Methane Capture: Installing systems at major landfills like Olusosun (Lagos) or Mpape (Abuja).

3. Nature-Based Solutions

Afforestation/Reforestation:

Great Green Wall Initiative: Combating desertification in Northern Nigeria.

Niger Delta Mangrove Restoration: Replanting mangroves to enhance blue carbon storage.

Regenerative Agriculture: Partnering with initiatives like the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) to promote climate-smart farming.

4. Waste-to-Energy and Recycling

Waste-to-Energy Plants: Projects like the proposed plant in Ogun State or Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) facilities.

Recycling Hubs: Urban centers like Lagos or Abuja to reduce landfill dependence.

5. Energy Efficiency Programs

Building Retrofits: Upgrading public infrastructure (e.g., hospitals, schools) with energy-efficient lighting and insulation.

Green Building Standards: Supporting compliance with EDGE certification for new constructions.

6. Sustainable Transportation

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure: Assisting in charging station rollouts (e.g., in Lagos or Abuja under the National Automotive Design Council).

Public Transit Systems: Enhancing Lagos Blue Line Rail or promoting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) networks.

7. Community-Based Projects

Off-Grid Solar Microgrids: Deploying systems in rural areas via the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Clean Cooking Solutions: Distributing biogas or solar cookstoves to reduce biomass reliance.

8. Industrial Carbon Capture (Early-Stage)

Cement/Steel Industries: Pilot projects to capture emissions from factories like Dangote Cement Plant.

Key Focus Areas for Impact:

These youths may integrate into public-private partnerships, NGOs, or government agencies (e.g., National Council on Climate Change) to drive these projects. Their training in China—a leader in renewables and emissions tech—positions them to adapt scalable solutions to Nigeria’s context, particularly in solar energy, waste management, and reforestation.

Sen. Kalu’s emphasis on “strategic empowerment” suggests a focus on high-impact sectors like solar energy and gas flaring reduction, which align with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) to achieve net-zero by 2060.

Courtesy: Executive Secretary Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation

Rev (mrs)chief Jemaimah . O. Kalu