REAN, NEMSA strengthen collaboration on renewable energy standards, safety

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), in a strategic move to strengthen collaboration on standardisation, safety, and quality assurance within Nigeria’s fast-growing renewable energy sector.

Led by its President, Mr Ayo Ademilola, the REAN delegation was received by the Managing Director/CEO and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, Engineer Aliyu Tukur Tahir, alongside NEMSA’s management team and technical officers. The Association reiterated its commitment to promoting strict adherence to standards and safe practices across the renewable energy industry.

Mr Ademilola stated that REAN — which comprises over 300 stakeholders, including developers, service providers, researchers, and equipment manufacturers — is actively working to harmonise local and international standards for the Nigerian market.

Tribune Online reports that the visit provided an opportunity for REAN to formally introduce its Standardisation Working Group (SWG) and to seek NEMSA’s support in setting up a liaison desk. The proposed desk would 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 sensitisation campaign aimed at educating practitioners and the public on safe renewable energy practices and compliance requirements.

Engineer Tukur Tahir, MD/CEO of NEMSA, reaffirmed the agency’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, noting that NEMSA is already working with other regulatory bodies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigeria Customs Service, to tackle the influx of substandard products and unqualified installers.

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Both parties agreed to establish a joint technical working group 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, safeguard lives and investments, and ensure that Nigeria’s renewable energy sector continues to grow in line with global best practices.