The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and the Nigerian Air Force have initiated a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening national energy security.
The development followed a courtesy visit by a Nigerian Air Force delegation, led by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal E. K. Gabkwet, and the Chief of Logistics, AVM A. I. Sambo, to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
During the visit, Air Vice Marshal Gabkwet expressed appreciation to the Director-General of ECN, Dr. Abdullahi, for granting the audience and conveyed the goodwill of the Chief of the Air Staff. He underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing renewable energy solutions to support anti-terrorism operations. He also requested technical training support for Air Force personnel and pledged the military’s assistance in logistics, transportation, and other operational areas.
In his remarks, Dr. Abdullahi described the engagement as historic, noting that it marks the first collaboration of its kind between the ECN and the military. He reaffirmed the Commission’s mandate to ensure national energy security and highlighted key policy frameworks, including the National Energy Policy (NEP) and the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP).
The Director-General further outlined ongoing solarisation projects in healthcare facilities and tertiary institutions, assuring the delegation that similar initiatives would be extended to the Nigerian Air Force. He also announced the immediate deployment of solar-powered lighting solutions to support Air Force operations.
Copies of the NEP and NEMP were presented to the delegation, with both parties affirming that the partnership signals the beginning of sustained collaboration aimed at advancing national development and security.
The meeting was attended by ECN directors and members of the Air Force delegation, including AVM C. E. Akpa, Air Commodore L. O. Wabriboko, Air Commodore A. T. Adejimi, I. O. Akpasa, Squadron Leader A. B. Gambo, and Flight Lieutenant A. M. Aondoakaa.
