Abuja, July 19, 2025 – Vice President Kashim Shettima has advised Nigerians to invest in the production of green hydrogen to diversify Nigeria’s energy mix and tap into the fast-growing global green economy.
Shettima gave the advice in Abuja on Saturday at the Nigeria for Hydrogen (Nigeria4H2) Stakeholders Workshop.
He said the green hydrogen project would create new economic opportunities for the country in view of Nigeria’s abundant sunlight and wind resources.
The Vice President, who was represented by Tope Fasua, his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, said these abundant resources could be harnessed to generate the clean electricity required for green hydrogen production.
“The Nigeria 4H2 Project represents our strategic and decisive response to this global imperative. It is our unequivocal commitment to a future where energy security and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive but are, in fact, inextricably linked.
“At its core, this project is designed to unlock Nigeria’s vast and untapped potential in green hydrogen, a clean, versatile, and abundant energy carrier that can revolutionise our economy and secure our place in the 21st-century energy market.
“This project is designed to unlock Nigeria’s vast and untapped potential in green hydrogen, a clean, versatile, and abundant energy carrier that can revolutionise our economy.
“Green hydrogen produced from renewable sources such as solar and wind power offers a compelling pathway to diversify our energy mix, reduce our carbon footprint, and create new economic opportunities.
“Nigeria is uniquely positioned to become a leader in this burgeoning industry. We are blessed with abundant sunlight and wind resources that can be harnessed to generate the clean electricity required for green hydrogen production.
“Our strategic geographical location and our skilled, youthful population provide the essential ingredients for a successful and scalable green hydrogen economy,” he said.
The vice president said although such project could face initial capital investment difficulties, but the dream could be achieved with the spirit of collaboration.
The vice president advised Nigerians to approach this endeavour with the spirit of collaboration and foresight.
The economic ramifications of this project are colossal. By positioning ourselves as a major producer and exporter of green hydrogen, we can create a new stream of revenue, reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets, and attract significant foreign direct investment.”
Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, said Hydrogen had been recognised in Nigeria’s energy policy since 2003, while its full adoption was formalised by the introduction of a National Hydrogen Policy and Strategy policy.
He said the policy document, which was developed to guide the country’s low-carbon energy transition, had now been aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Director-General said a phased implementation of the policy would begin from 2026 to 2028.
He said by 2035, Nigeria should be able to attract $5 billion in private investments, create 500,000 new jobs, and generate $10 billion in annual hydrogen export revenue.
