The Head of Nigeria’s Energy Commission (ECN) has said that the country cannot afford to lag behind in the application of smart, sustainable refrigeration technologies; from preserving food and vaccines to reducing energy waste, efficient cooling solutions which are central to its national development goals, particularly under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, in a powerful keynote address delivered at the 2025 World Refrigeration Day in Paris, France, on the 18th of June, outlined Nigeria’s strategic roadmap for deploying innovative refrigeration solutions to tackle food security, enhancing healthcare delivery, and energy sustainability nationwide.
He represented Nigeria, alongside the country’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) promoter and Diaspora leader, Prince Ade Omole.
The event, which brought together global leaders in sustainable refrigeration and energy efficiency, provided a crucial platform for Nigeria to demonstrate its commitment to innovation in climate-smart technologies.
Representatives from different countries discussed the relevance of refrigeration for the well-being of their societies, in terms of access to safe and quality food, human health and animal welfare, and scaling up technology services such as AI, current state, success stories and challenges.
The session, expertly moderated by Dr Mariana Castaño, a globally renowned expert on sustainable energy transitions, featured high-level participation from government dignitaries and policymakers from France, Senegal, Kuwait, and India, as well as representatives of the European Commission.
In a similar development, Dr. Abdullahi revealing his participation at the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Bonn, Germany, disclosed that the event was convened under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
According to the ECN Boss, the event brought together global leaders to review progress, shape policies, and advance sustainable climate action.
He was accompanied by other Nigerian delegation that included both federal and state officials, who actively took part in technical sessions and coordination meetings, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the global climate agenda.
“At the event, I restated the Energy Commission of Nigeria’s dedication to driving the national energy transition through research, innovation, and global collaboration”.
“My participation underscores ECN’s role in supporting sustainable energy policies aligned with international climate goals”, he said.