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From Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
USAID says it has since 2018, mobilized $2.3 billion in new investments, enabled 1,200 megawatts of new electricity generation, and brought electricity to 2.6 million homes and businesses in Nigeria.
In a bid to bridge the gender gap within the energy sector and equip women with essential skills and knowledge to thrive and grow in their careers, USAID launched the USAID Power Africa Nigeria Power Sector Program in 2020.
USAID’s Nigeria Power Sector Program is the signature initiative of the U.S. Government’s Power Africa Initiative in Nigeria. It supports comprehensive power sector reform, a strengthened enabling environment, and increased private sector investment as critical pillars to improving Nigeria’s access to affordable, reliable power.
In her opening remarks, at a virtual graduation ceremony for more than 600 graduates of the Energy Sector Women’s Leadership Initiative (ESWLI) program, Deputy Director of the Office of Economic Growth and Environment at USAID/Nigeria Michelle Corzine told the women that their commitment to the energy sector is improving livelihoods, contributing to development, and paving a path for more women to follow in their footsteps.
According to her, USAID applauds their commitment to completing the six-week program to expand their knowledge and advance their careers.
