Developing and Financing Off-Grid Solutions

On the 4th October, 2017, Detail Commercial Solicitors (DETAIL) hosted a Workshop at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on the topic “Developing and Financing Off-Grid Solutions in the Nigerian Power Sector.” The Workshop formed part of the 6th Annual Powering Africa: Nigeria Investment Summit, which brings together government and private sector players in the Nigerian power sector to consider investment opportunities in the sector.

 The workshop provided attendees with insights on the prospects of developing and financing off-grid solutions, from mini-grids to commercial and industrial clusters to embedded generation projects, given recent regulatory changes and funding challenges in the on-grid power sector.

The workshop was facilitated by DETAIL lawyers, Abiodun Oyeledun, Senior Associate; Ifedayo Adeoba, Senior Associate, and Bolaji Fasehun, Associate. The session speakers were: Dr. Abdussalam O. Yusuf, Assistant General Manager, Renewable Energy and Rural electrification, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission; Chinua Azubike, Chief Executive Officer, InfraCredit; Abiodun Oni, Head: Power & Infrastructure, Stanbic IBTC Bank; and Ifeanyi Orajaka, Managing Director, GVE Projects Ltd.