FG unveils plan to produce four million tonnes of ammonia
In a bold move to transition Nigeria from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, the Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce over four million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2060.
This initiative is a key component of the broader Nigeria for Hydrogen (Nigeria4H2) project, designed to drive sustainable fertiliser production and unlock economic potential in the country’s emerging green energy sector.
The announcement was made during the Nigeria4H2 Stakeholders’ Workshop held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The event, which brought together top government officials, academia, and international development partners, reviewed Nigeria’s roadmap for harnessing green hydrogen as part of its clean energy future,
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, emphasized the importance of investing in green hydrogen as a key pillar in diversifying Nigeria’s energy sources and securing a foothold in the global green economy.
He described the project as Nigeria’s “strategic and decisive response” to the global climate crisis.
“This initiative marks our unwavering commitment to a future where energy security and environmental protection go hand in hand. Green hydrogen, derived from renewable sources like sunlight and wind, offers Nigeria a transformative opportunity to cut carbon emissions, create jobs, and build a resilient economy,” Shettima stated.
He further highlighted Nigeria’s comparative advantage, citing its abundance of renewable resources, strategic location, and a young, dynamic population.
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While acknowledging possible capital investment challenges, he stressed that the economic impact of green hydrogen production could be monumental, opening new revenue streams and attracting significant foreign direct investment.
The Nigeria4H2 project, spearheaded by the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), in collaboration with Nigerian universities and the German government, aims to develop green ammonia from green hydrogen to support domestic fertiliser production.
Speaking at the workshop, WASCAL Executive Director, Prof. Emmanuel Ramde, projected that with adequate investments, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure, Nigeria could exceed four million tonnes of green ammonia production annually by 2060.
He noted that this would not only meet domestic fertiliser demand but also position Nigeria as a global player in the green economy,
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