Norway urges Nigerian businesses to adopt solar power, replace diesel generators

Speaking at a World Environment Day event in Abuja, Baera urged businesses and governments to transition from fossil fuel-powered generators to solar power. He emphasized that environmental challenges like ocean pollution and greenhouse gas emissions necessitate collective action from governments, businesses, and citizens globally. Baera highlighted solar power as a practical alternative to diesel generators, which are widely used in Nigeria.

He noted that Norwegian companies are already supporting Nigeria's clean energy transition by supplying solar technology to businesses, enabling them to replace diesel generators with clean energy from the sun. The ambassador also mentioned Norway's Energy for Development programme, which aims to help Nigeria build capacity to reduce emissions, including within the oil and gas sector. He challenged both Norwegian and Nigerian businesses to intensify efforts to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and encouraged citizens to adopt cleaner habits.

The event also featured a partnership with Nigerian artist Nike Davies-Okundaye, known as Mama Nike, to promote environmental awareness through art and culture. Chief Okundaye-Davies urged Nigerians to embrace recycling and creative enterprise for environmental sustainability and