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Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has said Nigerian Government is defeating poverty by creating the conditions for prosperity.
He made the statement on the occasion of the unveiling of the Sustainable Energy Access Project (SEAP) at Abuja.
According to the Minister: “The Sustainable Energy Access Project (SEAP) is more than a technical solution.
“It is a powerful statement of belief — belief in the ingenuity of our people, the richness of our resources, and the boundless possibilities that arise when innovation meets bold leadership.
“Through SEAP, we are building islands of economic oasis across all 774 Local Government Areas, empowering farmers, entrepreneurs, families, and entire communities with clean cooking solutions, productive power, sustainable transport, and new opportunities for growth.
“We recognize that poverty is not defeated by charity alone, but by creating the conditions for prosperity.
“By delivering energy where it is needed most — in homes, farms, industries, and markets — SEAP will save families money, create jobs, boost agricultural productivity, and lay the foundation for an industrialized Nigeria.
“Let us be reminded that no nation has achieved greatness without solving the fundamental challenge of energy. SEAP is Nigeria’s answer: strategic, inclusive, and transformative.”
Earlier in his welcome address, the ALGON President, Engr. Bello Lawal, said: “Our local governments, which is the third tier of government, are closer to the people and we are uniquely positioned to drive transformative change in communities.
“However, we continue to face multifaceted challenges that require innovative solutions and collaborative approaches.
“The pressing issues of energy access, food security and community safety are not just sectoral concerns but fundamental prerequisites for sustainable development. When our communities lack power, agricultural productivity suffers.”
“When insecurity threatens our farmers, food systems collapse, and when basic services are inaccessible, the social fabric of our communities breaks.
“This conference is dedicated to focus on three critical pillars: one— sustainable energy— access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy remains elusive for many of our communities. Yet, energy is the lifeblood of economic activity, and social progress.
“We must enhance both rational and innovative approaches to expand energy access, with particular attention to renewable solutions that can be developed at the community level.
“Two- agriculture— Agriculture remains the backbone of our local economies and the primary source of living for the majority of our citizens. Three— security— Without peace and security, development is impossible.
“The increasing complexity of security challenges at the local level demands new thinking and collaborative approaches.
“This is why we have structured this conference to produce actionable outcomes.
“A comprehensive framework for sustainable grassroot development, practical toolkits for procurement and distributors, strategic partnership development practices, private sectors, and civil organizations. A robust monitoring and evaluation system to track progress,” he added.
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