Following the dearth of funding from the Nigerian government
and donor agencies for research into alternative energy sources, Environmental
Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) have urged the government
to grant zero tariffs on renewable energy products for greater energy access in
the country.
The group made the plea during a one-day renewable energy
conference, funded by Friends of the Earth Norway, which brought together civil
society, development groups, government officials and community-based groups
who shared experiences and analyzed critically issues concerning energy policy
in Nigeria.
