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Finance Minister Assures AFD Of Partnership To Drive Economic Growth

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8 months ago

July 16, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has received in his office in Abuja, a high-level delegation from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), led by Mr. Philippe Orliange, Executive Director of Geographies with an assurance of continued partnership in order to drive the country’s economic growth and development.

The AFD team disclosed that the courtesy visit was part of activities celebrating fifteen years of AFD’s operations in Nigeria, adding that the visit aimed to ensure alignment between AFD’s upcoming programmes and the administration’s priorities.

The Minister acknowledged the successful partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and AFD, highlighting challenges and successes of ongoing reforms.

He emphasized short-term priorities, including accelerating targeted benefits to the poor and vulnerable, addressing food security and nutrition challenges, and also discussing infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and security.

The meeting demonstrated the strong partnership between Nigeria and AFD which is committed to driving economic growth and sustainable development.

HM Edun and AFD team explored opportunities for collaboration, ensuring AFD’s programmes align with Nigeria’s priorities, promoting mutual prosperity and development.

*This courtesy visit marks a significant milestone in our partnership with AFD. We look forward to continued collaboration and mutual support in achieving our economic goals*, Edun said.

The visit reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to work together towards a more prosperous and sustainable future for Nigeria.

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Clean Energy Transition Can’t Succeed Without Workers’ Rights – REAN

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4 hours ago

March 27, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The Executive Secretary of the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Dr. Tosin Akande, has emphasized that a successful clean energy transition is impossible if workers’ rights are neglected.

The energy transition refers to the shift from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable and cleaner energy sources for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Dr. Akande issued this warning in her goodwill message at the public presentation of the Workers’ Charter of Demand and Stakeholders’ Engagement held on Thursday in Abuja.

She stressed the importance of worker inclusion in the clean energy transition, warning that ignoring labor rights could jeopardize the process.

“A clean energy transition cannot be successful if workers are neglected. We must create mechanisms for reskilling and upskilling, particularly for workers who have spent their careers in the fossil fuel industry,” she stated.

Dr. Akande also highlighted the renewable energy sector’s vast potential for job creation, emphasizing the need for strong policies to prevent unemployment and poor working conditions.

“Without strong policies, many workers could face job losses or poor working conditions,” she warned.

Her goodwill message reinforced the urgent need for collaboration among government, labor unions, and industry stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria’s transition to clean energy is both equitable and sustainable.

Dr. Akande commended Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nigeria and its partners for their dedication to advocating labor rights amid Nigeria’s energy transition process.

The event, organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in collaboration with FES Nigeria, also marked the launch of the Justice Department Transition Project, which aims to ensure a just and sustainable shift to renewable energy.

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