31st July 2025
WASCAL has officially unveiled the findings of the Nigeria4H2 Project at the final stakeholders’ workshop held in Abuja. The study, which evaluated Nigeria’s potential to produce green hydrogen and sustainable fertiliser through green ammonia, was received on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima by his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Mr. Tope Fasua
In his remarks, Vice President Kashim Shettima described the Nigeria4H2 Project as a key pillar of the country’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” emphasizing that green hydrogen produced from renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro offers transformative potential for energy diversification, job creation, and climate innovation leadership in Nigeria.
“Let us rise to this occasion. Let us work together, hand in hand, to unlock Nigeria’s green hydrogen potential and, in doing so, secure a future of renewed hope for all,” he urged stakeholders at the event.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Emmanuel Wendsongré Ramdé, Executive Director of WASCAL, underscored the institution’s commitment to supporting the Government of Nigeria and all stakeholders in implementing the study’s recommendations. He emphasized that the Nigeria4H2 project aligns closely with WASCAL’s broader mission to help West African countries unlock and harness their renewable energy potential.
“This workshop marks not the end of a project, but the beginning of a new chapter. Let us seize this opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and invest in a greener, more prosperous future for Nigeria and for West Africa,” he said.
The Nigeria4H2 study was made possible through the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), which reiterated its strong commitment to Nigeria’s sustainable development by pledging continued technical and financial assistance to advance the country’s green hydrogen ambitions
Speaking on behalf of BMFTR, Dr. Korgo Bruno, Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Coordinator at WASCAL, underscored Germany’s readiness to partner with Nigeria in building a resilient, low-carbon, and innovation-driven economy.
‘’The report presented today provides a robust, evidence-based framework to guide decision-making, investment, and further bilateral collaboration. The German Federal Government remains dedicated to working with Nigeria to build a resilient, sustainable, and innovation-driven economy, with green hydrogen as a cornerstone’’, he said.
The Nigeria4H2 study reveals that Nigeria is richly endowed with renewable energy resources including solar, wind, hydro, and biomass along with existing infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale development. The report calls for a coordinated national effort involving government, the private sector, academia, and investors.
With the right policies and sustained investments, Nigeria could produce over four million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2060.
The study was conducted in close collaboration with top Nigerian academic institutions, including the Federal University of Technology Akure, Afe Babalola University, and the Federal University of Technology Minna.
At a time when West Africa faces intersecting crises of energy poverty, food insecurity, and climate change, the Nigeria4H2 report offers a practical roadmap for a greener, more self-sufficient future across the region.
