Kenyan lawyer Patrick Lumumba told experts at the Africa Energy Summit in Rivers State that the continent needs a real plan for clean power, and he pointed out that some African countries are already ditching fuel-powered vehicles. He said dams are drying up and messing with electricity production, even though the African Union wants the continent to be the biggest power generator by 2040. Lumumba questioned whether the AU actually follows through on anything it announces.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio said lawmakers will update the Petroleum Industry Act and boost local content rules, with a bill already moving through committees. Solewant Group CEO Solomon Ewanehi said Africa has massive energy potential, but countries can't deliver reliable access, and he dropped a book about renewable strategies and regional teamwork. The summit celebrated Solewant's 25th anniversary and brought together policy people and industry heads to figure out sustainable energy options.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio said lawmakers will update the Petroleum Industry Act and boost local content rules, with a bill already moving through committees. Solewant Group CEO Solomon Ewanehi said Africa has massive energy potential, but countries can't deliver reliable access, and he dropped a book about renewable strategies and regional teamwork. The summit celebrated Solewant's 25th anniversary and brought together policy people and industry heads to figure out sustainable energy options.
