The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as part of a wider strategy to power every community in the Niger Delta region plans to unlock $2 billion carbon investment in the region using solar power.
This was made known by Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the NDDC, who has said that the Commission is working on a plan during a Stakeholder Engagement session with partners in the region.
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According to the Commission’s MD, there is a potential collaboration with a US-based firm and their adherence to the National Council on Climate Change, showcasing their dedication to climate-related concerns.
He added that part of the plan is to create industrial clusters powered by solar, which will help improve the agricultural value chain.
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