Adelabu champions US-Africa energy collaboration at Washington summit

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasised the critical importance of strengthening collaboration between the United States and Africa to tackle energy poverty, drive sustainable development, and foster economic growth.

Delivering a keynote address at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25), held in Washington DC, USA, on 6th and 7th March 2025, Adelabu highlighted the significant progress achieved through initiatives such as Power Africa. He noted its pivotal role in expanding electricity access, mobilising investments, and supporting policy reforms across Nigeria and the African continent.

The summit, themed “The Future of the US and Africa Energy Partnership” and sponsored by Sun Africa, brought together African leaders, global investors, and energy sector experts to address Africa’s energy challenges and unlock sustainable development opportunities.

The minister also commended the recent launch of Mission 300, an ambitious initiative aimed at providing 300 million Africans with electricity access by 2030. He called for stronger partnerships among stakeholders to achieve this goal, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging technology transfer, infrastructure development, and capacity building to accelerate energy transition and drive economic growth.

A key highlight of the summit was the minister’s meeting with the United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright. During their discussions, Wright reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with African nations to address energy poverty and promote sustainable development. He also expressed enthusiasm for deepening collaboration in renewable energy, off-grid solutions, and private-sector investments.

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Other key outcomes from the summit included:

• A platform for building strategic relationships with global investors and industry leaders
• Policy frameworks to support the growth of Africa’s energy sector
• Investment opportunities for developing Nigeria’s and Africa’s energy infrastructure

The minister’s participation at PAS25 reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing energy access and sustainable development while showcasing the country’s potential as a key player in Africa’s energy transformation. The summit highlighted the immense potential for strengthened US-Africa partnerships to drive progress in the global energy landscape.