Biomass Energy Project in Enugu State: Industrial Power, Job Creation, and Regional Impacts Overview of the Initiative
During his tenure as Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji facilitated the attraction of a major biomass energy investment to Enugu State, conceived as a strategic response to industrial energy challenges in the South-East and a broader contribution to Nigeria’s energy diversification agenda. The project, valued at over ₦40 billion, was structured as a renewable energy initiative aimed at delivering stable, sustainable power to industrial clusters, with the objective of enhancing productivity and reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.