French Minister Olivier Becht Explores Clean Energy Partnerships with Engie Energy Access Nigeria On his official visit to Lagos, Nigeria, the French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Mr Olivier Becht, met with Engie Energy Access Nigeria’s management team.
During the visit, both discussed investment opportunities, strategic partnerships and initiatives to strengthen economic ties between France and Nigeria in the solar energy industry.
The French Minister commended Engie Energy Access for its commitment to sustainable development and efforts to bring clean and affordable energy to Nigerian communities.
He emphasised the importance of foreign investment in the energy sector to promote economic growth and social development in Nigeria.
On its part, Engie Energy Access highlighted its commitment to rural electrification and access to reliable energy in remote areas.
They also underlined their intention to strengthen local partnerships and invest in sustainable energy solutions to contribute to Nigeria’s economic prosperity.
Engie Energy Access has a presence in nine countries and has been active in Nigeria since 2019, with operations in 13 states.
Last April, Engie inaugurated its first minigrid in Niger State, attended by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello and the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Emmanuelle Blatmann.
The minigrid provided electricity to more than 1,500 people with French company’s subsidiary aimed at deploying 140 mini-grids nationwide.