Government officials, investors, regulators and development partners are poised to meet in Lagos this week for the 5th REEEA-A Investment and Partnership Conference, as Nigeria looks to close gaps in electricity access and draw more capital into renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The two-day conference, organized by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-A), opens Wednesday, 19 August and runs through Thursday, 20 August at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. The theme is “Accelerating Collective Action and Strategic Partnerships for Equitable Clean Energy Access.”
Policy meets finance in Lagos
The timing reflects pressure on Nigeria’s power sector to expand supply, improve infrastructure, and create commercially viable pathways for clean energy. Millions of households and businesses still lack reliable power, and organizers say the focus will shift from policy statements to investment deals and implementation.
Headline participants include Dr. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency; Engr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria; Dr. Musiliu Oseni, Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission; and Engr. Adesayo Michael, CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency.
State government representation is also expected, with Biodun Ogunleye, Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources; Engr. Alabi Johnson, Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources; and Engr. Dr. Suraju Musa, Jigawa State Commissioner for Power and Energy, listed on the program. Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, Chairman of the REEEA-A Board of Trustees and Nigeria Chapter Chairman of the World Energy Council, will bring varied perspectives to the conversation.
International and institutional partners attending include the Federal Ministry of Power, GIZ Nigerian Energy Support Programme, European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, All On, GET.invest, and Sterling Bank Plc.
From dialogue to deals
According to REEEA-A, the conference is structured to connect policymakers, financiers, project developers, technology providers and regulators around specific barriers to investment. Agenda items cover energy access, policy and regulatory reform, private-sector participation, clean-energy technology, energy efficiency, electric mobility, climate finance, and skills development with an emphasis on women and youth participation.
A technology and innovation showcase will run alongside the sessions, featuring companies working on distributed power, storage, and sustainable mobility solutions. Organizers also plan to present the REEEA-A Clean Energy Awards to recognize individuals and organizations with measurable impact across the value chain.
The stated objective is to strengthen investor confidence and translate Nigeria’s renewable potential into projects, businesses and jobs. Discussions are expected to address how to mobilize capital, reduce regulatory uncertainty, and scale solutions beyond pilot stages.
The Investment Cafe
A major highlight of the conference is the hosting of an investment lounge which will enable discussions on a more strategic level to be held. Running alongside the conference program as an invite-only exclusive convening, the cafe will feature business to business matchmaking, investment explanatories and exclusive deals pitching.
Why it matters now
Nigeria’s energy transition is framed both as a development challenge and an economic opportunity. Expanding renewable energy and energy efficiency is seen as central to improving competitiveness and reaching underserved communities.
The conference runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. REEEA-A says it is open to government agencies, financial institutions, development organizations, energy companies, technology providers and entrepreneurs seeking partnerships in the sector.
