One of the most fulfilling parts of this work is being able to show global partners that Nigeria’s renewable energy story is not just about infrastructure, but about people, skills, and the future we are building deliberately.
I had the pleasure of hosting Hon. Randeep Sarai, the Canadian Minister of International Development (Secretary of State), one of the most senior Canadian officials to visit Nigeria in recent years, at the University of Abuja Solar Hybrid Power Plant developed under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II by EM-ONE Energy Solutions.
The 3MW solar hybrid mini-grid stands as more than just a power project. It is a practical example of how decentralized renewable energy can strengthen education, research, innovation, and human capital development simultaneously. Beyond powering the university community, the project also includes a renewable energy training center that has already trained 20 female STEM students, many of whom are now actively working across Nigeria’s renewable energy ecosystem.
I was particularly proud to see one of the graduates still working with EM-ONE on-site. Hearing her confidently speak about her experience in the sector, and how she faces no limitations working both on and off the field, was a powerful reminder of why technical capacity development, especially for young women, must remain central to Nigeria’s energy transition journey.
During the visit, Mr. Adnan of EM-ONE jokingly mentioned how some of their young trained staff are already being “poached” across the industry, which naturally led us into a broader conversation around the REA’s NextGen RESCO Programme. The programme was intentionally designed to build a pipeline of young renewable energy professionals equipped with practical industry experience to support the growing demand for decentralized energy solutions across the country.
As Nigeria continues to scale clean energy deployment, we must also scale people, skills, and institutional capacity alongside it. Because ultimately, sustainable infrastructure is only as strong as the human capital behind it.
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When I said something big was coming, I meant it.
We are now 90% into the development of the Sarkinmota Group Headquarters — a space that will house vision, structure, innovation, and everything we are building for the future.
This is not just an office.
This is the command center of a movement.
I’ve been quiet because I’ve been working.
And now… I’m almost done cooking.
To everyone watching, supporting, and waiting — get ready.
And to those that know they have value to bring… start dusting your CVs.
We’re not just growing.
We’re building something that will outlive us.
Sarkinmota Group is coming differently.
Nothing teaches humility like hard times. They're uncomfortable, but necessary.
They ground us, strip the ego, and remind us of what achievements make us forget: no one is self-made, and no one stands alone. Stay humble.
Stay kind...
A bold step forward @DapoAbiodunCON Ogun State Governor commissions a new cargo airport unlocking opportunities in trade, logistics, and economic growth.
As a master’s student in Logistics Systems in Poland, this milestone resonates deeply with me. I am eager to bring back
global knowledge, innovation, and practical expertise to contribute to the development and efficiency of such transformative infrastructure back home.
The future of logistics in Ogun State is taking shape and I’m ready to be part of that journey.