MUN -Nigeria

Nigeria is not refusing transition — it’s demanding a just transition.

policies and framework
🌍 1. The Paris Agreement (2015)

What it is:

A legally binding international treaty under the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change) signed by 196 parties, including Nigeria.

Nigeria’s relevance:

• Nigeria submitted its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2021,

pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030 (conditional on international
support).
• The Paris Agreement acknowledges that developing countries require nancial,
technological, and capacity-building support — which strengthens Nigeria’s demand for
fair assistance.
• Nigeria’s position: We are doing our part, but developed nations must ful ll their $100
billion annual climate nance pledge.
How it ts your speech:

This shows that Nigeria is not a passive member; it is actively adhering to global commitments
while demanding that the burden be equitably shared.

🌍 2. African Union’s Agenda 2063: “The Africa We Want”

What it is:

A 50-year strategic framework by the African Union aimed at inclusive growth and sustainable
development across the continent.

Nigeria’s alignment:

• Nigeria has integrated Agenda 2063 goals into its National Development Plan (2021–
2025).
• The Seventh Aspiration of Agenda 2063 focuses on environmentally sustainable and
climate-resilient economies — directly linking to SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy).
• Nigeria supports regional projects like the West African Power Pool (WAPP) under
ECOWAS — building cross-border energy connections for shared power security.
How it ts your speech:

It proves Nigeria is not acting alone but as a continental leader helping to unify Africa’s energy
development through shared grids and cooperation.

⚖ 3. Nigeria’s Climate Change Act (2021)

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 What it is:

The rst law of its kind in West Africa that provides a legal framework for climate action and
environmental governance.

Key features:

• Establishes a National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) directly under the Presidency.
• Mandates all government ministries to have emission-reduction strategies.
• Legally binds Nigeria to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.
• Integrates climate adaptation and renewable energy into national planning.
How it ts your speech:

It demonstrates Nigeria’s domestic accountability — you are legally committing to climate targets,
not just pledging rhetorically.

⚡ 4. Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP, 2022)

What it is:

Africa’s rst detailed, homegrown national strategy for achieving net-zero emissions by 2060
while meeting developmental needs.

It was launched in collaboration with the UN, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and the
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).

Key pillars:

• Access: Universal energy access by 2030.

• Decarbonization: Phasing out diesel generators and investing in renewables.
• Industrialization: Using clean energy to power growth.
• Finance: Requires ~$1.9 trillion investment — calling for global support, not charity.
How it ts your speech:

This is your agship policy — it shows Nigeria has a vision that balances sustainability and
economic growth.

You can refer to it as “Africa’s rst homegrown model for a just transition.”

🔆 5. Solar Naija Initiative (Under the Economic Sustainability Plan, 2020)

What it is:

A federal program led by the Rural Electri cation Agency (REA) aiming to install 5 million solar
home systems across Nigeria, impacting 25 million citizens.

Backed by:

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the World Bank, with private-sector partnerships.

Why it matters:
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 • Reduces reliance on fossil-fueled generators.
• Creates ~250,000 jobs.
• Expands rural electri cation sustainably.
How it ts your speech:

It’s the proof of progress — you show that Nigeria is not waiting for the world; it’s implementing
real, large-scale solutions.

🤝 6. ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)

What it is:

A 15-member regional bloc (including Nigeria) that promotes economic integration.

Energy relevance:

•Nigeria is part of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) — designed to connect the
electricity networks of West African countries and share surplus power.
• Promotes cross-border renewable energy infrastructure and collective energy security.
How it ts your speech:

It reinforces Nigeria’s regional leadership — advocating cooperation rather than isolation in

solving the energy crisis.

Nigeria’s current energy policy is de ned by ambitious reform and speci c challenges as it pursues
SDG7 targets—universal access to affordable and clean energy by 2030. Below is a structured
policy analysis focused on legal foundations, ongoing government initiatives, progress indicators,
and barriers.

Legal and Regulatory Foundations

• The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021 established requirements for state-owned entities
to collaborate on renewable energy and enabled funding mechanisms to accelerate clean
energy projects, integrating renewables into the "mainstream" energy [Link]
• Nigeria’s National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP-SIP), approved in 2025, established
planning priorities, clari ed the roles of federal and state actors in grid expansion, and set
competitive procurement mechanisms for future [Link]
Government Initiatives and Strategic Plans
• Nigeria launched an Energy Transition Plan (ETP) aiming for net-zero emissions by 2060,
with a speci c commitment to deliver 30 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030,
focused on solar [Link]+1
• The National Energy Compact (2025) sets targets of doubling annual electricity access
growth (from 4% to 9%) and boosting clean cooking access (from 22% to 25% per annum),
aiming for universal access and a 50% renewable energy share in the mix by
[Link]+1
• The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with Ministries and private sector
entities, inaugurated the National Committee on Renewable Energy, Energy Ef ciency,
Innovation & Certi cation (NCREEIC), tasked with promoting innovation, establishing
global standards, and advancing local content in [Link]
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Funding & Private Sector Mobilization
• Nigeria seeks to mobilize US $15.5 billion in private investment out of a total US $32.8
billion for national electri cation and renewable efforts under Mission 300 and related
[Link]
• Donor-funded programs like the Nigeria Electri cation Project (NEP) support mini-grid
rollout and off-grid solar systems, targeting rural and underserved [Link]+1
Barriers and Challenges
• Despite policy advances, progress is slowed by grid infrastructure challenges, unreliable
transmission, policy fragmentation, nancing gaps, high import tariffs on renewable
equipment, and limited technical [Link]+1
• Political commitment is essential but may face resistance from petroleum-sector
stakeholders, meaning organizational reform must be pursued with careful coalition
[Link]
• About 40% of Nigerians still lack electricity access, with rural areas especially underserved;
grid extension and decentralized solutions are being prioritized, but scale depends on
overcoming affordability, skills, and supply chain [Link]
• Implementation is also hindered by weak coordination across agencies and inconsistent
regulatory frameworks, making long-term scaling unreliable without uni ed [Link]+1
Progress Indicators and Successes
• Nigeria achieved large solar panel imports in 2025 (N242.68 billion), signaling momentum
toward increased renewable [Link]
• Over 7.8 million Nigerians have bene ted from clean energy initiatives, with more than 1.1
million new connections and substantial MSME impact driven by off-grid [Link]
• Nigeria's approach is recognized regionally for innovation and rapid scaling, becoming a
model for African-led renewable energy development under Mission 300 and [Link]+1
Policy Recommendations and MUN Advocacy Themes
• Advocate clearer, consistent policies to attract investment and guide deployment, with
explicit partnerships between government, private sector, and local [Link]+1
• Promote infrastructure upgrades (especially transmission), domestic manufacturing,
inclusive access, and gender-sensitive solutions.
• Emphasize the need for increased international nancing, capacity building, and technology
transfer, and remind delegates that achieving SDG7 is inseparable from wider economic,
health, and gender empowerment [Link]+1
This policy analysis equips you to demonstrate deep contextual understanding of Nigeria's energy
policy trajectory in MUN sessions, defend national interests, and propose creative, actionable
solutions within committee [Link]+6

opening speech
Nigeria calls upon this Council to move beyond pledges — to deliver tangible nance, technology
transfer, and capacity-building that empower nations to rise on their own terms.

Yet, there is irony in the global conversation: nations that prospered on oil now urge us to abandon
it overnight, while support for infrastructure trickles slowly. We ask, diplomatically: how can one
leap when the bridge has yet to be built?
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 Quick Delivery Tip
Open con dently: “Nigeria rmly believes that access to energy is the passport to development.”

Close with conviction: “Let us not leave 600 million Africans behind — let us leave them with
light.”

Yet, as global partners speak of transition, we ask diplomatically : Transition from what—and into
what—if the starting line was never the same?

Chits
💬 Friendly & Appreciative
1. "Hey Delegate! I really liked your speech — our countries seem to share similar views on
renewable energy. Would you be open to discussing potential collaboration during the
unmod?"
2. "Impressive points in your GSL! Nigeria nds your stance on sustainable nancing very
aligned with ours. Let’s connect and exchange ideas for a bloc."
3. "Loved your take on energy equity! Maybe we can work together on a joint clause later?"

💬 Strategic & Diplomatic

1. "Nigeria appreciates your focus on regional cooperation. Our delegation shares similar
priorities; perhaps we could coordinate our working papers?"
2. "Strong arguments, Delegate. Nigeria would like to discuss how our nations can support one
another’s clean energy initiatives in the draft resolution."
3. "We seem to have overlapping goals regarding energy accessibility — shall we form a bloc
to consolidate our ideas?"

💬 Casual & Quick

1. "Great speech! Let’s talk during unmod — our policies line up really well."
2. "Nice points on renewables! Wanna form a bloc later?"
3. "Your stance on affordability was 🔥 . Let’s coordinate?"
4. "Same energy goals! Meet during unmod?"

💬 Collaborative / Clause-Oriented

1. "Nigeria supports your emphasis on private sector partnerships. We’d love to collaborate on
drafting a clause around that."
2. "Great ideas on technology transfer — Nigeria has similar policy frameworks. Maybe we
can co-sponsor something?"
3. "Let’s merge our ideas on sustainable nancing into one working paper?"

💬 If you want to sound slightly formal yet approachable

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 1. "Nigeria commends your insightful speech. Our delegation believes our nations can
cooperate effectively towards universal energy access. Would you like to discuss potential
bloc formation?"
2. "Well-articulated statement, Delegate. Nigeria shares your perspective on regional energy
partnerships. Let’s discuss our alignment during unmod."

Would you like me to give you a printable cheat sheet of these chits — categorized as Friendly,
Strategic, and Formal — so you can keep them handy during your MUN?

POI’s
💬 4–5 Points of Information (POIs) Nigeria Can Ask Others
Use these during moderated caucuses or after speeches:

1. To developed nations (e.g., US, UK, Germany):

“Given your commitments to climate nance, how does your delegation plan to ensure that a
fair share directly supports energy access in least-developed countries rather than only large-
scale mitigation projects?”

2. To oil-exporting or OPEC members:

“How does your nation balance fossil-fuel revenues with investments in decentralized
renewables that could provide faster rural electri cation?”

3. To small island states or climate-vulnerable nations:

“Would your delegation support Nigeria’s call for a global DRE facility that prioritizes both
access and climate resilience?”

4. To fellow African or developing countries:

“Can we cooperate regionally to harmonize tariffs, share transmission infrastructure, and
pool nance for cross-border mini-grid projects?”

5. (Optional bonus) To technologically advanced nations (Japan, South Korea):

“Would your government be open to technical partnerships or capacity-building centres in
West Africa to manufacture solar components locally?”

Rebuttal
1. Quick Rebuttals to Developed Nations Lecturing on Fossil Fuels

• “We did not inherit the same starting line — why are we being asked to run the same race?”
• “Transition is not a leap of faith; it is a bridge that must be built — with shared
responsibility, not rhetoric.”
• “We are not waiting for permission to innovate; we are already powering change on our
terms.”
• “Nigeria welcomes guidance, but progress is not made by pointing ngers at those who still
hold the switch.”

2. One-Liners for Points of Information / Interjections

• “Perhaps the Council forgets that development is a marathon, not a sprint — especially
when resources are unevenly distributed.”
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 • “We ask: what is the use of net-zero targets if billions still live in darkness?”
• “It is easy to preach transition when your power never depended on our energy scarcity.”
• “Support should match expectation; we cannot build a future on empty promises.”

3. One-Liners for Emphasizing Nigeria’s Leadership and Actions

• “Nigeria is not a bystander in the energy debate — we are already powering our own
solutions.”
• “Solar Naija is not a pilot; it is proof that ambition plus action delivers results.”
• “Collaboration, not charity, is what will light the path to sustainable energy.”
• “Our bridge to a sustainable future is under construction — but we are building it, and we
invite partners to join.”

✅ Tips for Using These Lines:

1. Keep them short and sharp — 10–15 seconds max each.

2. Use pauses for emphasis, especially after irony or rhetorical questions.
3. Drop these between other delegations’ speeches or during moderated caucuses (MODs) —
they hit hardest when delivered con dently.
4. Mix in policy mentions (Solar Naija, Energy Transition Plan, Global Energy Equity
Compact) for substance, so it doesn’t feel like just rhetoric.

🇳🇬 1⃣ Possible Points of Information (POIs) You Can Ask

Other Delegates
These are short, piercing questions (8–10 seconds max).

They should:

• Challenge hypocrisy or inconsistencies

• Force others to clarify vague claims
• Spotlight Nigeria’s perspective indirectly

🎯 When developed nations (e.g. UK, US, France) speak about transition:

1.
“Does the delegate believe it is just to ask developing nations to transition at the same pace as those
who industrialized through fossil fuels for over a century?”

1.
“Can the delegate clarify how their nation plans to meet the $100 billion annual climate nance
pledge under the Paris Agreement, which remains largely unmet?”

1.
“If developed nations truly advocate a global transition, why does less than 4% of renewable
investment reach Africa — the region with 60% of the world’s best solar potential?”

1.
“Would the delegate agree that energy transition cannot be ‘just’ if access remains unequal?”
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“How can developing nations leap into renewables when the bridge of nance and technology is
still unbuilt?”

(That last one ties beautifully to your speech quote — poetic and deadly.)

🌍 When other developing nations (India, Kenya, Indonesia, etc.) speak:

1.
“Does the delegate agree that collective South–South cooperation, rather than dependence on
North-driven nance, is the key to a just transition?”

1.
“Would the delegate support a Global Energy Equity Compact, ensuring developing nations are
treated as equal partners — not recipients of aid?”

1.
“Should we not rst ensure universal energy access before enforcing emissions ceilings?”

1.
“How can developing economies diversify away from oil without collapsing essential sectors like
health and education, which depend on its revenue?”

⚖ When blocs talk vaguely about ‘global cooperation’ or ‘solidarity’:

1.
“The delegate speaks of solidarity — can they specify whether this solidarity includes technology
transfer and concessional nance, or just dialogue?”

1.
“Would the delegate de ne ‘collective responsibility’ as equal responsibility — or equitable
responsibility?”

1.
“How can one advocate a global transition when global nance ows remain so regionally biased?”

🔥 2⃣ Rebuttals You Can Deliver (Depending on Opponents)

These are short 20–30 second replies you can raise if another delegate’s statement contradicts
Nigeria’s stance.

💥 Against Developed Nations (EU, US, UK):

“The delegate mentions global progress — but progress cannot be global when 600 million Africans
still live in darkness. Nigeria believes true transition demands not just targets, but transfer — of
nance, technology, and trust.”
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 “It is ironic that those who built empires on fossil fuels now urge developing nations to abandon
them overnight. Nigeria is not resisting change — we are resisting unfair timelines and unequal
opportunities.”

“Development and decarbonization are not mutually exclusive, but they must be sequenced justly.
We cannot switch off our present in pursuit of someone else’s future.”

💥 Against Developing Nations Playing Passive or Over-Reliant:

“If we, the Global South, continue waiting for northern promises to be ful lled, we risk
perpetuating dependence. Nigeria stands for partnership — but also for agency.”

“Renewable progress in Africa should not rely solely on pledges; it must rise from regional
cooperation. ECOWAS is proof that Africa can build its own energy bridge.”

💥 Against Nations Overemphasizing Climate Targets Without Justice:

“Targets mean little when the path to achieve them is blocked. Nigeria supports transition — but not
transition at the cost of access, equity, or economic stability.”

🧠 3⃣ Key Data & Facts You Can Use in Rebuttals or Points

These numbers make you sound grounded and credible:

Topic Data Point Use In Debate

Energy 86 million Nigerians lack electricity “We cannot decarbonize what we have not
Poverty yet carbonized.”
Renewable “Our issue is not potential, it’s access to
Nigeria has 427 GW solar potential
Potential nance and technology.”
Investment Africa gets <4% of global renewable “Equity begins when investment ows
Gap energy investment where need is greatest.”
Climate $100 billion/year Paris pledge unmet “Without nancial justice, climate justice
Finance $1.9 trillion needed to reach net-zero remains rhetoric.”
Energy “Partnership, not pity, must fund this
Transition by 2060 journey.”
Plan

🧩 4⃣ Nigeria’s Own Positioning and Strategy in the

Committee
Nigeria should sound:

• Assertive, not apologetic.

• Collaborative, not dependent.
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 • Innovative, not reactive.
Sample self-defensive statement if questioned:

“Nigeria’s position is simple: we are not asking for permission to progress — we are asking for
parity in opportunity.”

Or:

“Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan is proof that we lead with vision, not complaint. But vision
requires shared responsibility to become reality.”

🗣 5⃣ Advanced Tactic — Turning a POI into Power

When someone asks you a POI like “Why should developed countries fund your transition?”, you
respond:

“Because climate responsibility is proportional to contribution. Nigeria emits less than 1% of global
greenhouse gases, yet faces some of its harshest impacts. Equity demands balance — not
benevolence.”

You’re using logic + composure + moral authority — a deadly trio in MUN.

Would you like me to now create a list of possible moderated caucus (MOD) topics tailored
speci cally for Nigeria’s voice — including catchy, diplomatic titles (so when you raise one, the
committee immediately listens)?

5. Bonus Cross-Category / Thematic POIs (use anytime)

• “Should energy access be treated as a human right within the ECOSOC framework, similar
to water and education?”
• “Does your delegation believe the private sector alone can close the $35 billion annual
energy-access investment gap in Africa?”
• “Would your country support a UN-monitored mechanism ensuring that renewable energy
nancing is distributed equitably among regions?”
• “Should countries with high energy intensity pay a small ‘transition levy’ to fund energy-
poor nations?”
• “Is your government open to contributing technical experts or engineers to help countries
like Nigeria implement large-scale mini-grids?”

Resolutions

🏛 Two Resolution Paragraphs Nigeria Can Propose or

Sponsor
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Operative Clause 1 — Creation of a Global Distributed Renewable Energy
(DRE) Facility

Requests the Economic and Social Council, in cooperation with the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), the African Development Bank, and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL),
to establish a Global DRE Facility that shall:

a. Provide grant-based and concessional funding for decentralized renewable energy and mini-
grid projects in rural and peri-urban communities;

b. Prioritize least-developed and energy-poor countries, ensuring gender-inclusive and youth-driven

implementation;

c. Mobilize contributions from Member States, international nancial institutions, and private
investors through blended- nance mechanisms.

Operative Clause 2 — Capacity-Building and Technology Partnership

Framework

Encourages the establishment of regional Centres of Excellence for Renewable Energy under
ECOSOC auspices to:

a. Facilitate technology transfer and vocational training in solar, hydro, and energy-storage
systems;

b. Promote knowledge-sharing on regulatory frameworks and maintenance practices among

developing states;

c. Coordinate with the African Union, ECOWAS, and other regional bodies to ensure policy
coherence and data exchange.

In recent resolutions, the Security Council and ECOSOC have underscored the vital importance of
accelerating renewable energy deployment and extending energy access to marginalized
communities. Nigeria aligns with this vision and has launched ambitious initiatives to expand solar
and hydropower capacities, particularly in rural regions. We call upon international partners to
support these efforts through funding, technology transfer, and capacity building, ensuring that
Nigeria's progress contributes meaningfully to global SDG 7 targets."

Nigeria is not refusing transition — it’s demanding a just transition.

🇳🇬 Draft Resolution Clauses – Federal Republic of Nigeria

Committee: ECOSOC

Agenda: SDG 7 — Promoting Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable and Modern Energy for
All

Country: The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Preambulatory Clauses
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1. Recognizing that over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, including 86 million
Nigerians, still lack access to reliable electricity, hindering socio-economic development,
2. Acknowledging Nigeria’s commitment to the Paris Agreement (2015), Agenda 2063, and
the National Energy Transition Plan (2022) as roadmaps for clean, inclusive growth,
3. Reaf rming that developing nations cannot be expected to abandon fossil fuels abruptly
without adequate international support,
4. Emphasizing the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” (CBDR)
enshrined in the UNFCCC,
5. Concerned that global nancing mechanisms for renewable energy are disproportionately
concentrated in developed economies,
6. Appreciating existing initiatives such as the Solar Naija Programme and ECOWAS
Regional Renewable Energy Policy, which demonstrate regional collaboration,

Operative Clauses (Action Clauses – Nigeria’s Asks)

1. Calls for the creation of a Global Energy Equity Compact (GEEC) under ECOSOC
supervision — a platform ensuring equitable distribution of renewable energy nancing and
technology transfer between developed and developing nations;
2. Encourages developed nations and multilateral development banks to allocate at least 20%
of global clean energy investment directly toward Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030;
3. Proposes the establishment of a Technology and Knowledge Exchange Facility (TKEF)
to facilitate:
◦ sharing of low-cost renewable technologies,
◦ training of African engineers and policymakers, and
◦ co-development of locally adapted clean energy solutions;
4. Recommends concessional nancing and debt-relief mechanisms for countries
implementing national energy transition plans, modeled after Nigeria’s Energy Transition
Plan (ETP 2022);
5. Urges Member States to recognize natural gas as a transitional fuel for developing
economies to balance economic stability with emission reduction goals;
6. Requests that ECOSOC partner with regional blocs (e.g., ECOWAS) to monitor progress
on SDG 7 implementation through annual regional energy equity reports;
7. Endorses collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and UNDP to expand
mini-grid and off-grid renewable projects in rural and peri-urban areas;
8. Invites public-private partnerships (PPPs) under the Solar Naija and similar models to drive
localized renewable energy entrepreneurship;
9. Stresses the need for gender-inclusive energy access policies, ensuring that women-led
enterprises are integrated into green energy projects;
10. Reaf rms that energy access is not a matter of charity but a shared global responsibility,
critical for equitable and sustainable development.

🔹 Nigeria’s Key Lobbying Angles (Unmod Strategy)

• Push the Global Energy Equity Compact (GEEC) — your signature clause.
• Frame gas as a transitional energy, not a barrier.
• Align with ECOWAS, African Union, and G77 + China blocs.
• Appeal to European nations for technology and investment exchange.
• Offer collaboration in solar partnerships to Asian nations like India, China, UAE.
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 ⚡ Sharp POIs (you can use during unmod or in speeches)

1. To developed nations: “If your progress was powered by fossil fuels, why deny us the same
bridge to sustainability?”
2. To nancing nations: “How do you justify the fact that less than 2% of global clean energy
investment reaches Africa?”
3. To all delegates: “Can we truly call energy sustainable if billions are still in the dark?”

Bloc
🇳🇬 NIGERIA’S IDEAL POSITIONING
Nigeria is a developing country, major energy producer (oil & gas), and renewable transition
aspirant.

Hence, it sits perfectly between resource-rich developing economies and energy-poor nations
seeking support.

Nigeria should aim to be a bridge nation — speaking for Africa and developing economies while
maintaining credible partnerships with Western donors and investors.

🌍 MAIN BLOCS IN ECOSOC UNDER SDG7

1. G77 + China Bloc (Developing Nations / Global South)

Members: Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, etc.

Core Stance:

• Energy access rst, before deep decarbonization.

• Developed nations must provide climate nance, technology transfer, and capacity
building.
• SDG7 implementation must be equitable and consider national circumstances.
• Oppose binding targets that hurt economic growth.
Nigeria’s Role:

• Vocal advocate and possible spokes-country for Africa.

• Can co-lead with South Africa or Kenya on “Access & Equity” caucuses.
• Push wording like “common but differentiated responsibilities” (CBDR) into resolutions.

2. African Bloc / African Union Coalition

Members: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Senegal, Tanzania.

Core Stance:

• Africa accounts for 17% of world population but only ~3% of global energy investment.
• Call for rural electri cation funds, mini-grid nance, and capacity building.
• Support African Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) and Nigeria’s ETP as examples.
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Nigeria’s Role:

• Lead or co-lead this bloc — it gives you authority and votes.

• Bring up regional programs (ECOWAS Renewable Energy Policy).
• Push for special nancial mechanisms: “Africa Energy Access Facility.”

3. Western / Developed Bloc

Members: USA, UK, Germany, France, Canada, Japan, Australia, EU states.

Core Stance:

• Focus on climate action, emissions reduction, and energy transition.

• Promote public-private partnerships and market-driven nance.
• Will push for carbon neutrality, technology export, and private investment frameworks.
Nigeria’s Strategy with Them:

• Engage constructively; avoid confrontation.

• Emphasize Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) as proof of shared goals.
• Ask for concessional nancing and technology partnerships, not charity.
• Offer to pilot collaborative projects with Western investors (mini-grids, solar, etc.).

4. OPEC / Energy Exporters Bloc

Members: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Venezuela, Iran, Algeria, Angola.

Core Stance:

• Support gradual energy transition, emphasizing economic diversi cation.

• Oppose sudden fossil fuel phase-outs that threaten national revenues.
• Advocate “transition pathways” and clean energy in oil-producing states (e.g., gas-to-
power, CCUS, hydrogen).
Nigeria’s Role:

• Bridge OPEC and developing states: “Energy security and access must evolve together.”
• Emphasize Nigeria’s plan to use natural gas as a transition fuel to cleaner sources.

5. SIDS (Small Island Developing States) & LDC Bloc

Members: Maldives, Fiji, Seychelles, Samoa, Haiti, Timor-Leste, etc.

Core Stance:

• Climate vulnerability and dependence on imported energy.

• Demand climate adaptation nance, renewable microgrids, and resilience
infrastructure.
• Strong moral voice — often allied with the West on climate, but with G77 on nance.
Nigeria’s Role:

• Ally for mutual bene t — Nigeria can offer technology cooperation and political solidarity.
• Partner in pushing clauses for “resilience-focused nancing” and distributed renewables.
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⚖ Suggested Bloc Strategy for Nigeria

Bloc Cooperation Type Usefulness Nigeria’s Role

Voice of developing
G77 + China Core partnership ⭐⭐⭐⭐ nations
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African Union Regional leadership Leader / Sponsor
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OPEC States Strategic energy ally ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Bridge fossil-to-renewable
Developed Finance/Tech
Countries partner ⭐⭐⭐ Constructive partner

SIDS/LDC Solidarity bloc ⭐⭐ Supportive ally

🧩 Bloc Themes Nigeria Can Propose for Caucuses

1. “Bridging the Energy Access Gap: Financing Decentralized Renewable Solutions.”
2. “Sustainable Transition Pathways for Resource-Rich Developing Economies.”
3. “Africa’s Path to SDG7: Electri cation, Innovation, and Inclusion.”
4. “Reimagining Global Energy Partnerships — from Aid to Investment.”

MODERATED CAUCUS
TOP10
🇳🇬 Top 10 Moderated Caucus Topics for Nigeria – ECOSOC
SDG7
1. Financing Universal Energy Access

• Focus: Bridging the $20–25B annual nancing gap in developing countries.

• Nigeria Angle: Call for blended nance, concessional loans, and grants for mini-grids and
off-grid projects.
• POI: “Honourable delegate, how will your country ensure nance reaches rural
communities?”

2. Distributed Renewable Energy & Mini-Grids

• Focus: Off-grid solar, mini-grids, and hybrid systems.

• Nigeria Angle: Highlight $200M mini-grid investment electrifying hundreds of rural
communities.
• POI: “Could your delegation partner with Nigeria to replicate mini-grid models in other
African regions?”
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3. Technology Transfer & Capacity Building

• Focus: Sharing renewable tech and operational expertise.

• Nigeria Angle: Stress Nigeria’s readiness but need for technical support in grid ops,
metering, and maintenance.
• POI: “Will your government commit to technology transfer and training for decentralized
renewable energy?”

4. Equity & Energy Justice

• Focus: Affordable, reliable energy for marginalized communities.

• Nigeria Angle: Emphasize millions of Nigerians are still under-electri ed despite being
connected.
• POI: “How can we ensure energy access as a human right for rural populations?”

5. Africa Regional Cooperation

• Focus: Cross-border electricity trade, regional mini-grids, harmonized policies.

• Nigeria Angle: Lead African bloc; propose “Africa Energy Access Facility.”
• POI: “Can African nations commit to a regional renewable electri cation initiative under
ECOWAS?”

6. Energy Transition for Resource-Rich Developing Economies

• Focus: Balancing fossil fuel reliance with renewable adoption.

• Nigeria Angle: Gas as a bridge fuel; gradual transition plans.
• POI: “How will oil-exporting nations balance energy access and climate commitments?”

7. Private Sector & Public-Private Partnerships

• Focus: Scaling renewable deployment via private investment.

• Nigeria Angle: Mini-grids partially private-sector driven but need public nancing for
underserved areas.
• POI: “How can PPPs be designed to include rural populations and SMEs?”

8. Climate Change & Energy Access

• Focus: Aligning SDG7 with climate goals without compromising access.

• Nigeria Angle: Dual priority: access + low-carbon pathway.
• POI: “How can countries achieve net-zero targets while ensuring millions gain electricity
access?”

9. Rural Electri cation & Social Development

• Focus: Energy as a driver for education, health, and small businesses.

• Nigeria Angle: Highlight REA and NEP electrifying schools, health centers, and SMEs.
• POI: “How will your delegation support energy solutions that directly improve education
and healthcare?”
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• Focus: Reducing health impacts and emissions with clean cooking solutions.
• Nigeria Angle: NREEEP promotes energy ef ciency and clean cooking campaigns.
• POI: “How can we scale culturally appropriate clean cooking solutions in developing
countries?”

💡 Tip for Nigeria:

• Focus on Finance + Mini-Grids + Regional Cooperation as your core caucus themes.

• Always embed evidence: $200M mini-grid investment, 70M rural Nigerians, NREEEP
2015, ETP 2024.
• Use POIs strategically to build coalitions with African countries, G77+China, and even
Western partners.

MOD
Nigeria — MOD Statement Opening (Energy Access Topic)

“There are three things this room is missing: urgency, equity, and honesty. First, urgency —
millions in Nigeria and across Africa still live without power while we discuss targets and
timetables. Second, equity — solutions are being designed as if every nation starts from the same
line, when the reality is far from it. Third, honesty — some delegations preach net-zero while their
own progress was fueled by the very resources they now tell us to abandon.”

Nigeria stands ready to act. We have rolled out the Solar Naija initiative, implemented the Energy
Transition Plan, and invested in rural electri cation. But these efforts need partnership, not
platitudes. We urge this council to focus not on what has been promised, but what can be delivered
and scaled for all nations fairly.”

start with there are three things this room is missing

Nigeria calls upon this Council to move beyond pledges — to deliver tangible nance, technology
transfer, and capacity-building that empower nations to rise on their own terms.

Nigeria will not wait in the dark while others debate who gets to hold the switch.

🇳🇬 NIGERIA’S STRATEGIC ANGLE

Nigeria’s stance is balanced but assertive — not seeking charity, but equity, technology, and fair
partnership.

Core themes:

• Developing-nation leadership & voice for Africa

• Just transition: “Don’t move the goalposts mid-game.”
• Renewable inclusion without economic isolation
• Regional collaboration (ECOWAS, AU)
• Financial and tech equity — “Bridge the access gap, not widen it.”
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1⃣ Global Energy Equity: Rethinking Responsibility in the Just Transition

Nigeria’s Focus:

Highlight hypocrisy in global funding distribution; advocate shared accountability.

Speech (45 sec):

There are three things this Council is missing today: equity, urgency, and honesty.

The world tells nations like mine to leap towards clean energy—but how, when the bridge has yet to
be built? Nigeria has honored every pledge, from the Paris Agreement to our Energy Transition
Plan, yet funding trickles slower than climate change accelerates.

We call for a Global Energy Equity Compact—not as charity, but as a pact of fairness. For too long,
policy has been dictated from capitals powered by stability while nations like ours innovate in
scarcity. Let’s x not just the power grid—but the power balance.

The clock is ticking, but justice must not run out of time.

Potential POIs:

• “Would the delegate agree that equity must include historical responsibility for emissions?”
• “How can developed nations ensure climate funds actually reach local communities rather
than consultants?”

2⃣ Financing the Transition: From Rhetoric to Real Investment

Nigeria’s Focus:

Push for concessional nancing, technology transfer, and sovereign climate funds accessible to
African states.

Speech (50 sec):

Distinguished delegates, the world spends over $1 trillion annually subsidizing fossil fuels—yet
asks us to quit cold turkey. [Pause.]

Nigeria believes in transition, not abandonment. Through our $200 million rural electri cation plan
and Solar Naija Initiative, we light up communities once left behind. But funding fairness must
follow political fairness.

We propose a Just Energy Financing Facility—a pool where nations contribute according to both
capacity and culpability. If we can afford to fuel wars, surely we can fund watts.

Potential POIs:
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South?”
• “Would Nigeria support debt-for-energy swaps as part of climate nance?”

3⃣ Technology Transfer & Capacity Building in LEDCs

Nigeria’s Focus:

Bridge the technology gap; advocate open innovation partnerships.

Speech (40 sec):

There are three things technology must never be—exclusive, expensive, or exploitative.

Nigeria has the human capital, the resources, and the will—but we lack access to cutting-edge
renewable technologies locked behind patents and politics.

We urge nations to adopt a Clean Tech Exchange Charter—where innovations ow freely to where
they’re needed most. Let knowledge be the new currency of cooperation, not competition.

POIs:

• “Would the delegate agree that technology held hostage undermines global progress?”
• “How does Nigeria balance national security with open-source innovation?”

4⃣ Regional Cooperation & the African Energy Corridor

Nigeria’s Focus:

ECOWAS cooperation; trans-border grids; pan-African energy market.

Speech (55 sec):

The power of one nation is limited—but the power of a continent, united, is limitless.

Nigeria is building the West African Power Pool and leading ECOWAS initiatives that connect
communities across borders. This is the Africa we believe in—where electrons, not emissions, ow
freely.

But for these grids to thrive, global actors must invest in infrastructure, not in uence.

When Africa rises together, the lights stay on for everyone.

POIs:

• “Would Nigeria invite regional co- nancing from developed economies in ECOWAS
projects?”
• “How does Nigeria ensure that regional grids remain stable and inclusive?”

5⃣ Energy Access for All: Balancing Development and Decarbonization

Nigeria’s Focus:
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Speech (60 sec):

There are 86 million Nigerians who still live without electricity—86 million dreams waiting to be
powered.

For them, energy is not about emissions—it’s about existence.

We cannot decarbonize hunger, nor electrify inequality. That is why Nigeria stands rm: access
must come before austerity.

Our Solar Naija Initiative and Energy Transition Plan prove that clean power can lift lives—if only
the world chooses fairness over formality.

Development must not be the collateral damage of climate ambition.

POIs:

• “Would the delegate agree that energy poverty is itself a form of climate injustice?”
• “How can international institutions prioritize human development within SDG 7?”

⚙ SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC TARGETS FOR NIGERIA

Domain Nigeria’s Leverage Strategic Goal

Finance ETP 2022; Solar Naija Secure concessional nancing & debt-for-energy swaps
Technolog
Domestic skill base Push for open-access tech transfer agreements
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Advocate inter-African energy grid & regional
Regional ECOWAS, AU
investment
Policy Climate Change Act 2021 Establish Nigeria as a model for pragmatic energy
policy
Developing-nation bloc
Equity Lead calls for a “Global Energy Equity Compact”
voice

🧩 Bloc Themes Nigeria Can Propose for Caucuses

1. “Bridging the Energy Access Gap: Financing Decentralized Renewable Solutions.”
2. “Sustainable Transition Pathways for Resource-Rich Developing Economies.”
3. “Africa’s Path to SDG7: Electri cation, Innovation, and Inclusion.”
4. “Reimagining Global Energy Partnerships — from Aid to Investment.”

2⃣ How Energy Distribution Is Unequal (The “Global

Imbalance” You Mentioned)
This is where your “irony” and “diplomatic edge” come from.
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Population without electricity (2023

Region Access Rate
est.)
Sub-Saharan Africa ~600 million people 48%
North America & Nearly
~0%
Europe 100%
Nigeria ~86 million people ~55%

This stark contrast shows why you say “Ours is not a failure of intent, but a re ection of global
imbalance.”

The issue isn’t lack of will — it’s lack of global equity in infrastructure, funding, and
technology transfer.

⚖ B. Financial Inequality

• Developed countries promised $100 billion/year in climate nance under the Paris
Agreement (2015).
• As of 2023, less than $83 billion was delivered — mostly as loans, not grants.
• African nations receive less than 4% of global renewable energy investments despite
having 60% of the world’s best solar potential.
Thus, when you say “support for infrastructure trickles slowly,” you are referring to this broken
nancial promise and imbalance in global investment priorities.

🔬 C. Technological Inequality

• Access to renewable tech (like advanced solar panels, battery storage, and green hydrogen
systems) is controlled by developed nations and corporations.
• Patent restrictions, lack of technology transfer, and cost barriers prevent developing
countries from catching up.
• Without this tech, Africa’s transition is slowed — hence your question, “how can one leap
when the bridge has yet to be built?”

🌍 D. Policy Contradictions

• Developed nations continue approving new oil and gas projects while pressuring developing
nations to halt theirs.
• Nigeria loses ~2% of GDP annually due to unreliable power and dependence on costly fossil
imports, yet can’t access adequate nancing for renewables.
That’s why your speech blends diplomatic irony with composure — highlighting the hypocrisy
without direct confrontation.

✊ E. The Philosophical Core of Nigeria’s Stance

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A “just transition” means:

• No nation should be forced into poverty to achieve global climate goals.

• Support must be proportional to historic responsibility and capacity.
• The energy future must be shared — not dictated.

COUNTRY’S PROFILE
Core knowledge updates — historical / legal /
political context (focused on Nigeria, SDG7 /
ECOSOC)
1) Short historical background (energy & politics)

• Nigeria’s modern economy has been shaped by oil since commercial discoveries in the
1950s; oil and gas revenues dominate export earnings and government receipts, which has
historically crowded out coordinated power-sector investment and left the electricity system
underbuilt and unreliable. Reuters
2) Current energy reality (big-picture facts you can cite in speeches)

• Access to electricity in Nigeria stood at ~61.2% in 2023 (World Bank / World Development
indicators). Urban access is much higher than rural; rural grid access gures and service
quality remain weak. Trading Economics+1
• The national grid is fragile: installed capacity is far larger than the reliable generation
actually delivered (frequent blackouts, transmission losses, vandalism). This is a core
operational challenge when arguing for decentralized solutions. Reuters
3) Legal & policy framework (what Nigeria uses to defend positions)

• NREEEP (National Renewable Energy & Energy Ef ciency Policy, 2015) — the core
policy framework to promote renewables and ef ciency. Use it to show Nigeria has long-
standing domestic policy support for RE. [Link]
• Energy Transition Plan (ETP) — Nigeria has an ETP (coordinated with SEforALL and
partners) aiming to tackle energy poverty while aligning low-carbon development pathways;
the ETP was updated in 2024. Use this to show Nigeria’s dual priorities: access + transition.
[Link]+1
• Rural Electri cation Agency (REA) & Nigeria Electri cation Programme (NEP) —
practical instruments for distributed renewable energy (DRE), mini-grids and health-facility
electri cation projects. They are Nigeria’s delivery vehicles for SDG7 work.
[Link]+1
4) Recent, negotiation-relevant developments (talking points & evidence)

• Mini-grids & DRE investment: In 2025 Nigeria signed major deals and is scaling mini-
grids / DRE (example: $200m deal to install hundreds of renewable mini-grids to electrify
rural/peri-urban areas). Use this to argue Nigeria is already implementing practical solutions
and needs scaled nance. Reuters
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 • Tariff/subsidy reforms and scal moves (2024–2025): Recent tariff adjustments and
subsidy reductions are changing the economics of power in Nigeria; these are politically
sensitive but show Nigeria is moving to make the sector nancially sustainable. Use this to
argue the need for transitional, concessional nance to avoid social harm. Reuters
5) Key challenges you should emphasise (to justify Nigeria's asks)

• Financing gap for universal access & for bridging grid/off-grid integration.
• Institutional & technical capacity (grid ops, maintenance, metering, anti-vandalism).
• Rural under-electri cation and daytime/nighttime reliability — many connected
households are under-electri ed (limited hours). PMC+1
6) Nigeria’s diplomatic / negotiation stance (how to frame it in ECOSOC)

• Emphasize developmental urgency: energy access = education, health, small business

growth.
• Push for blended nance, grant + concessional loans, technology transfer, and capacity
building targeted to decentralized and mini-grid solutions.
• Seek partnerships with UNEP / SEforALL / World Bank / African Development Bank;
coordinate with African Union / G77+China to move text toward nancing and
implementation clauses. Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL+1
Elaborated

🇺🇳 1. To Developed Nations / Global North (USA, UK,

Germany, France, Canada, Japan, etc.)
1. “Your nation’s climate nance contributions have been substantial, yet only a fraction
reaches decentralized access projects. How will you ensure that commitments actually
power rural communities, not just corporate-scale renewables?”
2. “Would your delegation support a dedicated ‘Access-to-Energy Fund’ within the Green
Climate Fund speci cally for Sub-Saharan Africa?”
3. “Considering historical carbon responsibility, does your country believe developing nations
should bear equal transition costs?”
4. “Your private sector dominates global clean tech — would you consider open-licensing or
subsidizing technology transfer for local manufacturing in Africa?”
5. “How does your government plan to balance its net-zero ambitions with equitable
development support for energy-poor regions?”

🌍 2. To OPEC / Oil-Based Economies (Saudi Arabia, UAE,

Russia, Iran, etc.)
1. “While hydrocarbons remain vital for global energy security, what share of your revenues is
being reinvested into clean-energy diversi cation — domestically or in developing partner
nations?”
2. “Would your delegation support Nigeria’s call to channel a xed portion of OPEC pro ts
into a Renewable Transition Solidarity Fund?”
3. “Do you view fossil-fuel-dependent economies collaborating with African states on carbon
capture or transition infrastructure as realistic?”
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affordability and access for low-income nations?”
5. “Would you endorse language encouraging petroleum-exporting nations to jointly nance
clean-energy training programs for the Global South?”

🌐 3. To Emerging Economies (India, China, Brazil,

Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico)
1. “As major developing economies, how do you reconcile rapid industrial growth with global
energy transition goals?”
2. “China and India have extensive renewable experience — would your governments support
South–South cooperation to deploy those models across Africa?”
3. “Brazil’s bioenergy initiatives have succeeded — could those models be adapted to West
Africa through joint pilot projects?”
4. “Would your delegation consider co-leading an ECOSOC working group on affordable solar
supply chains for developing regions?”
5. “Given your regional in uence, how can emerging economies jointly negotiate fairer green-
nance terms with multilateral banks?”

🌱 4. To Climate-Vulnerable / Small Island States (Maldives,

Fiji, Barbados, Seychelles, etc.)
1. “Would your nation support a joint resolution linking energy access with climate adaptation
— recognizing clean energy as disaster resilience infrastructure?”
2. “How can small island experiences in renewable microgrids be scaled to large developing
nations like Nigeria?”
3. “Would your delegation co-sponsor a proposal ensuring that loss-and-damage nance also
supports renewable energy rebuilding?”
4. “Do you view partnerships with African nations as essential to achieving global resilience
and SDG7 progress?”
5. “Given your challenges with import dependence, how do you view regional manufacturing
partnerships to reduce renewable equipment costs?”

⚖ 5. Bonus Cross-Category / Thematic POIs (use anytime)

• “Should energy access be treated as a human right within the ECOSOC framework, similar
to water and education?”
• “Does your delegation believe the private sector alone can close the $35 billion annual
energy-access investment gap in Africa?”
• “Would your country support a UN-monitored mechanism ensuring that renewable energy
nancing is distributed equitably among regions?”
• “Should countries with high energy intensity pay a small ‘transition levy’ to fund energy-
poor nations?”
• “Is your government open to contributing technical experts or engineers to help countries
like Nigeria implement large-scale mini-grids?”
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• Pick 3–5 POIs per bloc you anticipate debating most with.

• Deliver them politely but sharply, e.g.:

“Honourable delegate of Germany, while your nation champions the energy transition, only
2% of your international climate nance targets decentralized systems — is your
government willing to revise that?”

• Keep tone: respectful, factual, con dent, and assertive.

. Overview

• Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with ~214 million people. It is endowed with oil,
gas, sunlight, and hydropower potential.
• Despite this, a large portion of the population still lacks reliable electricity; many rely on
diesel generators for power.
• The country faces serious energy challenges: aging grid infrastructure, high system losses,
frequent power outages, high electricity sector debt, and insuf cient investment in clean
energy. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+4Businessday NG+4Sustainable Energy for All |
SEforALL+4

2. Key Policies & Frameworks

• Energy Transition Plan (ETP, 2022): Nigeria’s home-grown plan, approved by the Federal
Executive Council, targeting net-zero emissions by 2060, while meeting development and
energy access needs. Sectors covered: Power, Cooking, Transport, Industry, Oil & Gas.
Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1
• Climate Change Act (2021): Provides legal framework for climate action, oversight, and
alignment with global commitments. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1
• Power Sector Reforms: Debt re nancing for electricity companies; subsidy cuts/tariff
adjustments; efforts to improve utility revenue and reduce generation shortfalls. Reuters+1
• National Renewable Energy & Energy Ef ciency Policies: Including efforts (e.g. Solar
Naija, mini-grids, distributed solar, off-grid solutions). Nigeria Energy Transition
Plan+3Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+3Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+3

3. Implementation & Action

• An Implementation Working Group (ETWG) set up under the Vice President with cross-
ministerial membership to oversee ETP. The Energy Transition Of ce (ETO) serves as the
operational secretariat. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+2Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+2
• Nigeria aims to secure US$10 billion to kickstart the ETP, along with identifying projects
amounting to ~US$23 billion in related investment opportunities. Nigeria Energy Transition
Plan+2Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+2
• The ETP estimates ~US$1.9 trillion capital investment required up to 2060 above business-
as-usual, allocated across generation, transmission, distribution, cooking, transport, industry,
oil & gas decarbonization. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1
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• Improve energy access and bring modern energy services to the entire population. Nigeria
Energy Transition Plan+1
• Lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty through the energy transition. Sustainable Energy
for All | SEforALL+1
• Preserve jobs in transitioning sectors, especially oil & gas, while creating new jobs in
renewables, transport, and clean cooking. Projections: ~340,000 jobs by 2030; ~840,000 by
2060. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1

5. Key Challenges

• Policy implementation gaps: regulatory inconsistency, delays, overlapping responsibilities,

lack of stable investment incentives. Businessday NG+1
• Financing: high upfront costs for renewable deployment, dif culty accessing concessional
nance/grants, high perceived risk for investors. Businessday NG+1
• Infrastructure constraints: aging grid, high transmission and distribution losses, limited
distribution-on-demand in rural/peri-urban places. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1
• Skilled workforce shortages and technical capacity constraints. Businessday NG
• Dependence on fossil fuels for baseload and energy security during the transition; balancing
reliability and decarbonization. Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1

6. Data & Statistics

Indicator Value
Target for net zero emissions 2060 Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1
Estimated additional capital required above US$1.9 trillion Nigeria Energy Transition
current expenditure (2022-2060) Plan+1
~340,000 jobs by 2030; ~840,000 by 2060
Job creation estimates
Nigeria Energy Transition Plan+1
Number of people expected to be lifted out of 100 million [Sustainable Energy for All
poverty via ETP
7. Nigeria’s International Commitments & Treaties

• Rati ed Paris Agreement (UNFCCC); submitted NDCs.

• Works within the framework of Agenda 2063 (AU).
• Follows SDG 7 (2030 Agenda).
• Laws like the Climate Change Act (2021) embed global obligations into domestic law.

8. What this Pro le Means Strategically (Your Angles for MUN)

• Nigeria has strong credibility because it has approved national policy, structured
implementation, and quanti able goals.
• It can legitimately demand equity from developed countries, referencing treaties like
UNFCCC (Article 9: climate nance), SDG 7 progress reports.
• In debate: push developed nations on what they have delivered, not just what they promised.
• Use data: cost required, job creation, emission reduction percentages.
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🌍 Country Pro le 1: Kenya
Overview

•
Kenya has made huge progress in electricity access: from ~37% in 2013 to ~79% in 2023.
Urban electri cation is near complete. Rural areas are improving with initiatives like the
“Last Mile Connectivity Project.” IEA+2IEA+2
• The country is pushing to achieve net zero by 2050 and intends to expand renewabl -driven
power and technology deployment. Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL+1
Key Policies & Initiatives

•
Kenya Energy Transition & Investment Plan (ETIP, 2023-2050): roadmap covering power,
transport, industry, clean cooking, green hydrogen, etc., with target net zero by 2050.
Investment requirement ~ USD 600 billion. Leap+1
• Last Mile Connectivity Project: focused on rural electri cation, extending grid infrastructure
to underserved households, especially those near existing transformers. IEA
• National clean cooking strategy (Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy) aiming for
universal access to clean cooking by 2028. IEA
Challenges

•Affordability: electricity tariffs remain high for many households; in ation / currency
depreciation worsen cost burdens. IEA
• Grid losses & inef ciencies: technical issues, theft, billing challenges. IEA+1
• Implementation & funding: large investment needed; need reliable nancing, consistent
policy enforcement, strong regulatory frameworks.
Strengths

• Strong renewable mix (geothermal, hydro, solar) and strong off-grid solar uptake. IEA+1
• Good policy alignment: ETIP, stakeholder involvement in planning, regulatory reforms.

🌍 Country Pro le 2: Germany

Overview

•
Germany is a developed country, leading in the energy transition among OECD countries. It
has made signi cant advances in renewable energy deployment. World Energy
Council+2The National+2
• It is heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels but is rapidly phasing out coal and relying more
on renewables. [Link]+1
Key Policies & Initiatives

• Energiewende (“energy transition”): Germany’s long-standing policy for moving from

nuclear / fossil fuels toward renewables, ef ciency, storage. [Link]+1
• Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) & Renewable Energies Heat Act: legal frameworks
for encouraging feed-in renewables, managing grid access, incentives for solar and wind,
promoting renewable heating solutions. [Link]+2World Energy Council+2
• Recent targets: renewables to meet ~80% of electricity supply by 2030; phase-out nuclear
(already done) and coal by planned timelines; more solar & wind capacity, smarter grid,
energy ef ciency. [Link]+2The National+2
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• Balancing intermittent supply: when renewables underperform (e.g. low wind periods),
backup is needed, often from gas or imports. Reuters+1
• Regulatory and permitting delays: expanding capacity requires faster approval, land use
rights, permitting etc. [Link]+1
• Energy costs and grid stability: ensuring that transition does not translate into cost shocks
for consumers.
Strengths

• Signi cant experience, infrastructure, and capital for large-scale renewables and storage.
• Strong legal and regulatory framework; consistent policy implementation; high public
awareness and private sector involvement.

🌍 Country Pro le 3: India

Overview

• India has achieved nearly 100% of households with electricity under the Saubhagya
Scheme. Clean cooking fuel access (LPG / PNG) has also improved dramatically, from
around 92% to ~96% in recent years. NITI AAYOG
• Signi cant spatial and income inequality remain: rural vs urban access, differences in
reliability, affordability, and clean cooking uptake in low-income households.
Key Policies & Initiatives

• Saubhagya Scheme (Household electri cation) and expansion of LPG / PNG for clean
cooking. NITI AAYOG
• National targets for renewable energy capacity (solar parks, wind, etc.), energy ef ciency
programs, incentives for rooftop solar, etc.
Challenges

• While access is high, consistency/reliability remains an issue in many rural or remote areas
(frequent outages, voltage issues).
• Clean cooking adoption among poorest sections still lags due to cost, supply chain, cultural
habits.
• Grid distribution losses, nancing of storage, and maintaining sustainable policies amid
political & economic pressures.
Strengths

• High political will & large scale programs (electri cation, clean cooking).
• Large domestic market, potential for economies of scale in renewables.
• Experience with public policy delivery across states; strong involvement of private sector.

🇮🇹 Italy

Overview

• Developed country in EU with strong renewables deployment. Italy is aiming for ~65% of
its electricity from renewables by 2030. Seneca ESG+[Link]+2
• It also aims for 72% of “gross nal electricity production” from renewables in its updated
National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). [Link]+2Argus Media+2
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• National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP, updated ca. 2023-24) with raised targets for solar,
wind, geothermal; setting capacity goals: ~131.3 GW of renewables by 2030. Argus
Media+2Seneca ESG+2
• “FER 2 Decree” and other incentive schemes: state aid, feed-in tariffs or Contract-for-
Difference for emerging/innovative renewable generation (offshore wind, biomass, solar)
UNCTAD Investment Policy Hub+[Link]+2
• Commitment to phase out coal generation by end-2025 (excluding Sardinia, which has a
slightly delayed timeline) Reuters+1
Challenges

• Administrative and permitting delays slowing project rollout. [Link]+1

• Sometimes con icting regulations: agricultural land rules (limits on ground-mounted PV on
certain lands) constrain solar deployment. SpringerLink
• Ensuring transition for industries that are energy-intensive, job protection, avoiding energy
price shocks.
Strengths & Relevance

• Italy’s scale and resources allow large investment; strong regulatory frameworks in EU help
drive policy consistency.
• It’s a useful example in debate when Nigeria demands fairness—Italy shows how to push
transition domestically and supports international cooperation.

🇨🇦 Canada

Overview

• Large, developed country with abundant hydro, wind, solar and nuclear; cleaner electricity
mix already exists but transitioning fully still ongoing. [Link]+1
• Committed to net-zero electricity by 2035 and full net-zero emissions by 2050. Natural
Resources Canada+1
Policies & Actions

• Clean Electricity Regulations: regulations aiming to decarbonize the electricity system.

Natural Resources Canada
• Clean Electricity Strategy: includes nancial supports, tax credits, programs (smart grids,
renewables, electri cation), strong investment in Indigenous and remote community energy
services. [Link]+1
• Phase-out of unabated coal power by 2030. [Link]+1
Challenges

• Ensuring energy affordability in provinces heavily reliant on fossil fuels.

• Ensuring remote / Indigenous / northern communities are not left with high cost, unreliable
systems.
• Balancing growth in clean electri cation with grid stability and managing transition costs.
Strengths & Relevance

• Canada’s nancial capacity and existing clean energy infrastructure give it credibility.
• Its approaches (provincial collaboration, Indigenous inclusion) are strong models of
inclusive policy.
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Overview & Policies

• Brazil has high share of renewables in power generation (especially hydropower, biomass)
historically.
• Solar is growing fast; recently proposals to fully open energy market by 2028 and changes
to incentives for renewables are under consideration. pv magazine International
Challenges

• Dependence on hydropower (which is sensitive to climate issues like drought).

• Regulatory and market reforms needed for more distributed renewables and consumer
choices.
Strengths

• Large natural resources, large potential for scale.

🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇪🇸 Spain

Very Partial / Key Points You Can Research Further

• Egypt: Growing investment in solar farms (e.g. Benban Solar Park), gas-plus-renewables
strategy, interconnectors; challenges include grid reliability, nancing, subsidies.
• Australia: Strong in solar & wind; large remote area energy access issues; policy to phase
out coal; issues with transmission and storage infrastructure; strong incentives for
renewables.
• Mexico: Has had regulatory uncertainties, different energy reform policies; potential for
solar/wind; balancing oil/gas legacy; rules for distributed generation.
• Spain: Advanced renewable sector, good solar/wind mix; strong EU regulation; emphasis on
storage, grid integration; high electricity prices and policy instability sometimes are
challenges.

MOD DIFFERENT
Perfect — we’ll rewrite each Moderated Caucus (MOD) speech so that they start with the
signature Nigeria-style hook you suggested:

“There are three things this Council is missing…” (or a variant per topic).

This approach grabs attention instantly — it’s bold, human, and sets a rhythm that’ll turn heads in
the room.
Below are six rewritten, 40–60 second MOD speeches, all backed by real UN frameworks and
reports, with sharp POIs and Nigeria’s focus points.
These are written for delivery — crisp, assertive, and entirely different from your GSL.

🟩 MOD 1: Global Energy Equity — Who Pays, Who Builds?

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There are three things this Council is missing — accountability, accessibility, and action.
Year after year, we hear pledges, but the lights in rural Africa remain dim. Nigeria reminds this
Council: energy poverty is not an accident — it is a result of unequal systems of nance.
Developed nations built prosperity on carbon; now they ask the Global South to decarbonize
without fair support.
Nigeria calls for a Global Energy Equity Compact — one that ensures nance, technology, and
policy reach developing nations not as charity, but as shared creation.
If justice is to mean anything, then the bridge to transition must be built — not preached.

POIs:

1. “Will the delegate commit to measurable nance delivery instead of headline pledges?”

2. “Does the delegate recognize historical responsibility in this transition?”

3. “Will the delegate support debt-for-energy swaps for Africa’s development?”

Nigeria’s Focus:

• Push for equitable nance access mechanisms.

• Demand grants, not loans, for basic energy access.

• Tie support to local capacity and jobs.

🟩 MOD 2: Financing the Transition — From Pledges to

Projects
Speech (45s):

There are three things this global transition keeps repeating — promises, paperwork, and
postponement.
While billions are pledged in reports, less than half ever reaches the ground. Nigeria calls this what
it is — a credibility crisis.
The $100 billion climate commitment was never a gift; it was a responsibility. We now demand a
Just Energy Financing Facility that converts words into watts — funding mini-grids, clean
cooking, and off-grid solar through grants and guarantees, not debt traps.
If we can’t nance access, we cannot nance transition.

POIs:

1. “Will the delegate reveal how much of their climate nance is actually grant-based?”

2. “Does your nation support independent tracking of energy nance ows?”

3. “Will you back debt-for-climate swaps to free scal space for LEDCs?”

Nigeria’s Focus:
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• Create a nancing facility tied to measurable electri cation.

• Advocate for debt relief in green infrastructure.

🟩 MOD 3: Technology Transfer & Capacity Building —

Open the Gates
Speech (50s):

There are three things innovation should never be — exclusive, expensive, and export-only.
Yet today, patents and licensing lock out the very countries that need clean technology the most.
The Paris Agreement doesn’t just permit tech transfer — it requires it. But without open licensing
and shared training, SDG7 remains a dream deferred.
Nigeria calls for a Clean-Tech Exchange Charter — ensuring transparent licensing, regional
training hubs, and joint manufacturing.
Let’s make innovation a bridge, not a border.

POIs:

1. “Will the delegate’s nation open voluntary licensing for renewables?”

2. “Can your delegation support regional skill hubs in Africa?”

3. “Will you commit to local co-production, not just exports?”

Nigeria’s Focus:

• Push tiered licensing & open-source energy tools.

• Promote Africa-based R&D partnerships.

• Secure training funds under Article 11 of the Paris Agreement.

🟩 MOD 4: Scaling Off-Grid & Mini-Grids — Fast, Local,

Accountable
Speech (45s):

There are three things that make electri cation real — speed, scale, and sustainability.
In Nigeria, the Solar Naija program proved what community-based solar can achieve — but
scaling it demands reliable nance and local capacity.
The world talks about grids; we talk about people. Nigeria proposes an Off-Grid Acceleration
Protocol: standardized procurement, warranty funds, and community ownership models that make
light not a luxury, but a right.
Let’s stop talking megawatts and start delivering milestones.
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1. “Will the delegate support funding models for community-owned mini-grids?”

2. “Does the delegate agree that local manufacturing should be prioritized in energy
procurement?”

3. “Will you back a regional warranty fund to secure investor con dence?”

Nigeria’s Focus:

• Push for off-grid investment in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Simplify regulatory bottlenecks for rural electri cation.

• Encourage community and private partnerships.

🟩 MOD 5: Regional Integration — Power Pools and Cross-

Border Resilience
Speech (50s):

There are three things power should never stop at — borders, bureaucracy, and bias.
Africa’s potential lies not just in generation, but integration.
Through ECOWAS and the West African Power Pool, Nigeria proves that shared grids cut costs
and build stability.
But without cross-border nance, joint regulation, and a guarantee mechanism, interconnection
remains paper, not power.
Nigeria calls for a Regional Infrastructure Guarantee Instrument and standardized tariffs
across ECOWAS.
Regional unity is not rhetoric — it’s resilience.

POIs:

1. “Will the delegate support guarantees for cross-border transmission?”

2. “Does your delegation support tariff harmonization in shared grids?”

3. “Will you back a multilateral body to regulate regional energy projects?”

Nigeria’s Focus:

• Strengthen WAPP integration.

• Secure multilateral guarantees.

• Push for regional grid harmonization.

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Impact
Speech (40s):

There are three things a kitchen should never produce — smoke, sickness, and silence from this
Council.
2.3 billion people still cook over open re. In Nigeria, women and children breathe in what others
ignore.
The Energy Progress Report (2024) calls clean cooking the slowest-moving target of SDG7.
Nigeria calls for a Clean Cooking Fast-Track — funding for ef cient stoves, LPG access, and
clean fuel incentives linked to health programs.
If you want quick wins for people and planet — start where the smoke is.

POIs:

1. “Will the delegate support ring-fenced funding for clean cooking?”

2. “Does your delegation support integrating energy with health programs?”

3. “Will you commit to subsidizing local clean-cooking industries?”

Nigeria’s Focus:

• Secure funding and subsidies for clean cooking.

• Link energy to healthcare and gender equality.

• Push for local stove manufacturing and rural supply chains.

💡 TIPS FOR DELIVERY

• Emphasize the “three things…” structure with vocal rhythm and pauses — it’s your
trademark style.

• Each speech ends on a quotable, hard-hitting one-liner (“If we can’t nance access, we
can’t nance transition”, “Innovation should be a bridge, not a border”) — deliver those
slowly.

• After your intervention, use POIs to challenge others precisely where they waf e — nance,
equity, or accountability.

Would you like me to now:

1. Put these speeches, POIs, and focus points into a printable PDF (one page per MOD) for
your folder?

2. Or shorten them into 30-second “emergency backup versions” in case you get less
speaking time?
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Perfect — you’re absolutely right 💯 .
That “There are three things this Council is missing...” line worked because it broke formality
just enough to wake the room — con dent, witty, and calculated.
So, let’s build you a set of alternate opening hooks in that same tone: bold, diplomatic, a little
ironic — perfect for ECOSOC Nigeria under SDG 7.

Below are 10 powerful, MUN-ready openers you can use to start any 30–60 second speech
(moderated caucus or GSL-style), each tailored to sound uniquely human and grounded in Nigeria’s
voice — not robotic.

🔹 1. “There are three things this Council keeps running out of — time, truth,
and transformers.”

Use for: Energy access / infrastructure inequality.

💥 Sets a strong tone of urgency + subtle sarcasm.

🔹 2. “We speak of energy transition as if everyone started the race together —

Nigeria asks, who red the starter gun?”

Use for: Justice and equity in energy transition.

💥 Sharp, ironic, diplomatic — perfect to turn heads.

🔹 3. “Every summit ends with a promise; Nigeria wonders, when does the
power actually turn on?”

Use for: Implementation & nancing failures.

💥 Casual irony that hits hard without sounding confrontational.

🔹 4. “The world calls it an ‘energy crisis.’ We call it what it truly is — a crisis

of access, not of resources.”

Use for: Global imbalance, Africa’s potential.

💥 Strategic reframing — takes ownership of narrative.

🔹 5. “If sunlight were currency, Africa would be the richest continent on Earth
— yet we are told to wait for loans to use it.”

Use for: Solar power, inequality, climate nance.

💥 Memorable, ironic, visually powerful.
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🔹 6. “Nigeria doesn’t come here to beg for light — we come to remind you that
justice needs power too.”

Use for: Justice, nance, sovereignty.

💥 Commanding and nationalistic — assertive without arrogance.

🔹 7. “We’ve had enough of energy dialogues — now we need energy

deliveries.”

Use for: Accountability, action.

💥 Simple, punchy, direct — audience instantly gets it.

🔹 8. “This Council loves the word ‘transition’ — but transition for whom, and
on whose terms?”

Use for: Just transition / equity debate.

💥 Perfect mix of irony + rhetorical questioning.

🔹 9. “Some nations talk of ‘phasing out’ oil — others are still waiting to phase
in electricity.”

Use for: Global hypocrisy, developing nations’ perspective.

💥 Boldly ironic — everyone listens.

🔹 10. “We’ve seen enough policies printed on glossy paper — Nigeria wants to
see power lines on real ground.”

Use for: Implementation gaps, infrastructure.

💥 Grounded, visual, realistic — powerful tone.

Would you like me to:

1. Write a few 40–60 second speeches starting with different hooks from this list (custom-
tailored to Nigeria’s ECOSOC stance),
or

2. Categorize these hooks by use — e.g. nance, technology, justice, regional integration,
clean energy — so you can pick one quickly in a live MUN?
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 Perfect — these 10 subtopics are your moderated caucus ammo 💥 . Below are 10 sharp, 30–60
second speeches for Nigeria — each designed to sound natural, human, and MUN-authentic (not
robotic), with solid UN-style diction, a punchy opening line, a clear policy thrust, and a sharp
closing line.

Each speech includes your POI and Nigeria’s strategic angle.

1⃣ Financing Universal Energy Access

There are three things blocking universal energy access: political will, technological reach — and
nancing.
The world invests billions in clean energy transitions, yet Africa faces a $25 billion annual gap.
Nigeria believes this isn’t a gap of resources, but of priorities.
We call for blended nance — concessional loans, grants, and risk guarantees to mobilize private
investment into mini-grids and off-grid solutions. The Global North must turn pledges into
pipelines of actual nance.
Nigeria believes that access delayed is access denied.

POI: “Honourable delegate, how will your country ensure nance reaches rural communities and
not just urban projects?”

2⃣ Distributed Renewable Energy & Mini-Grids

If centralized grids failed millions, it’s time to think distributed.

Nigeria has invested $200 million in rural mini-grids, bringing rst-time power to health centres
and schools.
We urge this Council to prioritize off-grid and hybrid systems, not as stopgaps but as sustainable
pathways to SDG 7.
Let’s replicate what works — not reinvent what already shines.

POI: “Could your delegation partner with Nigeria to replicate mini-grid models in other African
regions?”

3⃣ Technology Transfer & Capacity Building

Clean energy without capacity is like power without a plug.

Nigeria is ready — but we require technology transfer, training in grid management, metering, and
maintenance.
The North must share not just turbines and panels, but the know-how that keeps them running.
Empower people, not dependency.

POI: “Will your government commit to technology transfer and training for decentralized
renewable energy?”

4⃣ Equity & Energy Justice

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Energy is not a privilege — it’s a right.
Even those “connected” in Nigeria often face darkness for half the day. This isn’t just about access
— it’s about affordable, reliable, and equitable access.
We must build an energy future that doesn’t leave the poor behind to light candles in a solar age.

POI: “How can we ensure energy access as a human right for rural populations?”

5⃣ Africa Regional Cooperation

Africa doesn’t need energy charity — it needs energy solidarity.

Nigeria calls on ECOSOC to support the Africa Energy Access Facility, enabling cross-border
mini-grids, shared investment platforms, and harmonized regulations under ECOWAS.
Together, African nations can power Africa — one grid, one vision.

POI: “Can African nations commit to a regional renewable electri cation initiative under
ECOWAS?”

6⃣ Energy Transition for Resource-Rich Economies

Let’s be honest — you cannot switch off development like a light bulb.
For nations like Nigeria, gas is not the problem — it’s the pathway to a renewable future.
We support a gradual, just transition, balancing access, affordability, and ambition.
Do not punish the South for the carbon of the past — empower us for the green of the future.

POI: “How will oil-exporting nations balance energy access and climate commitments?”

7⃣ Private Sector & Public-Private Partnerships

Governments can plan — but investors make it happen.

Nigeria’s rural electri cation drive thrives because of public-private partnerships that deliver real
impact.
But to scale this, we need de-risked nancing and guarantees that allow SMEs to enter the energy
space.
Let’s make energy markets inclusive, not exclusive.

POI: “How can PPPs be designed to include rural populations and small enterprises?”

8⃣ Climate Change & Energy Access

You cannot ght climate change with darkness.

Nigeria believes climate ambition must go hand in hand with energy inclusion.
Our Energy Transition Plan targets net-zero by 2060 — not by denying energy to millions, but by
decarbonizing access itself.
Let’s ensure that the road to net-zero is lit — for everyone.

POI: “How can countries achieve net-zero targets while ensuring millions gain electricity access?”
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9⃣ Rural Electri cation & Social Development

Where there is light, there is life.

Through our Rural Electri cation Agency, Nigeria is powering schools, health centres, and local
enterprises, turning access into opportunity.
Energy is not just an SDG — it’s a multiplier for every goal that follows.
Let’s light classrooms, not just cities.

POI: “How will your delegation support energy solutions that directly improve education and
healthcare?”

🔟 Innovation in Clean Cooking & Energy Ef ciency

A kitchen should never be a health hazard.

Over 60 million Nigerians still cook with rewood or kerosene — harming health and forests alike.
Our NREEEP Policy (2015) advances clean cooking and ef ciency drives, but innovation funding
must scale.
We urge the Council to fund clean cooking startups and make ef ciency the rst fuel.

POI: “How can we scale culturally appropriate clean cooking solutions in developing countries?”

Would you like me to make these printable cue cards (PDF format, one per moderated caucus
topic, neatly formatted with POIs and Nigeria focus points)?
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