Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will join the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, German Ambassador to Nigeria, Birgitt Ory, as keynote speakers and special guests of honour at the 4th International Investment Conference scheduled for September 23–24, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos.
With Nigeria accelerating its energy transition through groundbreaking initiatives, this year’s theme, “Energy Transition: From Rhetoric to Action in Nigeria,” reflects the urgency to move beyond commitments toward implementation, investment, and measurable results. Organised by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEAA) the two-day event is expected to host over 500 key stakeholders, including government officials, financiers, technology providers, innovators, and development partners.
The 4th International Investment Conference will bring together an exceptional lineup of leaders whose presence underscores the depth of Nigeria’s energy transition agenda and its international partnerships.
Sanwo-Olu will delve into the role and placement of Lagos as an emerging energy hub. At the federal level, Adelabu will set the tone with a keynote address outlining Nigeria’s long-term strategy for expanding access and modernizing the national energy system. Complementing this, Sulaiman-Ibrahim will spotlight how women’s leadership and inclusion are central to achieving a just and equitable transition.
Institutional insights will be provided by Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi, the newly appointed Director General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), who will present Nigeria’s climate governance priorities and progress under the Energy Transition Plan.
At the state level, Biodun Ogunleye, Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, will highlight Lagos’ electricity market reforms and its role as a subnational hub for clean energy. Adding a critical education and workforce dimension, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Education, and incidentally, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of REEEAA, will emphasise how capacity building, research, and skills development are vital to sustaining the transition.
The conference will also be reinforced by strong international participation. Birgitt Ory, German Ambassador to Nigeria, will reflect on Germany’s partnership with Nigeria in renewable energy and climate action, while Mr. Massimo De Luca, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Nigeria, will outline the European Union’s commitment to financing, cooperation, and sustainable development in support of Nigeria’s clean energy pathway.
The programme is structured to reflect the key pillars of Nigeria’s energy future, with breakout sessions positioned to deliver actionable outcomes:
- Policy & Regulation – Fireside chats on fragmented regulations and a unified legal framework, aligning with the Federal Government’s Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP) and state-level electricity reforms.
- Finance & Investment – Panels on climate finance, public-private synergy, and B2B matchmaking to connect developers with financiers, banks, DFIs, and venture capital.
- Technology & Innovation – Tracks on hydrogen, smart grid modernization, and local manufacturing in line with the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) supported by the World Bank, AfDB, and GIZ.
- Capacity & Inclusion – Youth innovation forums and women-led panels that reflect the Solar Power Naija program, designed to empower 25 million citizens with off-grid solar while creating jobs for women and young people.
- Communication & Engagement – Sessions on the role of media in building public trust and awareness around the clean energy transition.
A key highlight will be the unveiling of the “Inaugural Clean Energy Awards 2025”, designed to honor pioneers, innovators, and changemakers driving Nigeria’s renewable energy and energy efficiency transformation.
Award categories will spotlight groundbreaking innovators, women and youth leaders, community projects, policy champions, and lifetime contributors. Winners, selected by a panel of distinguished judges, will be announced during a dedicated gala ceremony, gaining visibility before ministers, financiers, investors, and international partners.
The conference will also feature an exhibition arena showcasing groundbreaking clean energy initiatives and technologies, including:
- E-Mobility solutions and EV charging infrastructure
- Battery storage technologies for reliable off-grid and hybrid systems
- Cutting-edge clean energy systems for communities and industries
- Capacity-building and training concepts preparing Nigeria’s workforce for a renewable future
Another major spotlight will be the fast-emerging e-mobility sector, with partners such as the Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria (EMPAN) playing a central role in showcasing Nigeria’s transition toward cleaner transport systems and localised innovation.