This article highlights the impactful role of women in Nigeria's energy sector, emphasizing their contributions to sustainable development and environmental conservation. Women are leading the way in renewable energy projects, advocating for energy efficiency, and expanding access to clean energy across the country. By empowering and amplifying their voices, Nigeria can fully utilize the talents and creativity of its female workforce to create a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
In Nigeria, women are central to addressing energy poverty and driving the transition to clean energy solutions because they are at the forefront of energy usage and management in households, as well as in small-scale businesses reliant on energy. As primary energy users and household managers, women are responsible for various energy-intensive tasks, including lighting, cooking, heating, and household chores. Thus, they play a crucial role in energy decision-making and management meaning that women can significantly contribute to the adoption, consumption, and promotion of clean energy solutions, accelerating the country’s energy transition.
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