C’River Govt, Oando Sign MoU on Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Cross River state government and Oando Clean Energy (OCEL), the renewable energy business subsidiary of Oando Energy Resources, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on renewable energy infrastructure,

OCEL yesterday hosted a side event at the Nigeria pavilion to showcase its clean energy solutions and how the company is supporting the government in its journey to achieving its net zero ambition by 2060.

 In attendance at the side event were amongst others, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh;  Minister of the Environment, Abbas Balarabe;  Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Kunle Salako; Commissioner for Special Duties, Cross River State, Mr. Oden Ewa, among others.

The highlight of the session was the signing of the MoU with the Cross River state government for the rollout of electric vehicles for mass transportation within the state.

It also included the framework for the setting up of an Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly plant, thus creating jobs for indigenes as well as building a 100 mw wind plant for power generation.

Representing the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, at the MoU signing was the State’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Ewa.

“This landmark agreement marks a significant step forward in Cross Rivers’ journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

“The MoU paves the way for the transitioning of our mass transit system to cleaner and less expensive fuels whilst also allowing for the use of our natural resource, wind to provide electrification for our people.

 “I commend Oando Clean Energy for their innovative solutions that address the impact of climate change in Nigeria and her citizens,” Otu said.

In response, OCEL President, Dr. Ainojie Irune said: “As a company, we are committed to ensuring that this journey to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future is as seamless and as easy as possible.

“This is by putting our confidence in, not only the technology but the partnership and ensuring that the Cross River State government and her people reap the benefits of generating power from sustainable sources”.

Continuing, Irune said Oando’s Clean Energy’s scope spans the entire 35 states of the federation and the federal capital, promising to create a cleaner, more viable energy ecosystem for Nigeria and the  people of Cross River.