By Emmanuel Kwada
President Bola Tinubu has just concluded his visit to Tanzania, where he participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, a two-day event hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development Bank, and the World Bank Group.

The Summit’s main focus was on providing access to electricity for 300 million people in Africa by 2030, and President Tinubu was among the African leaders who endorsed the Dar es Salaam Declaration, which outlines the continent’s commitment to achieving this goal.
Let us work together to create a brighter future for our citizens—where every African can access reliable and affordable energy
In his speech, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of collective action in ensuring energy access for all Africans, saying “Let us work together to create a brighter future for our citizens—where every African can access reliable and affordable energy.” He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to its unelectrified population by 2030, acknowledging the substantial progress the country has made with the support of international development partners.
Some of the key investments mentioned by President Tinubu include the African Development Bank’s $1.1 billion investment, which is expected to provide electricity for 5 million people by the end of 2026, and the World Bank’s $750 million support for expanding Nigeria’s distributed energy access via mini-grids and standalone solar systems. He also highlighted the federal government’s plans to develop an electric vehicle charging infrastructure program, which will ease adoption barriers and provide affordable financing options.
Africa is rich in energy resources, yet millions of our citizens still lack access to reliable and affordable energy. This situation is unacceptable
The International Finance Corporation has committed $70 million in private sector funding to five Nigerian Renewable Electricity Service Companies, and Nigeria’s National Energy Compact outlines the country’s plans to expand power generation, invest in transmission and distribution infrastructure, and incentivize private sector participation. The document estimates that Nigeria will require an investment of $23.2 billion for last-mile electrification, including contributions from the public and private sectors.
Overall, President Tinubu’s visit to Tanzania and his participation in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to improving electricity access and promoting renewable energy in the country.
As he said, “Africa is rich in energy resources, yet millions of our citizens still lack access to reliable and affordable energy. This situation is unacceptable. It is our responsibility to take collective action to change this narrative”.