Nile University Takes the Lead in Developing Nigeria’s First National Hydrogen Policy
Nile University Takes the Lead in Developing Nigeria's First National Hydrogen Policy
Abuja, Nigeria — In a significant step toward energy transformation, Nile University of Nigeria is spearheading the development of a national hydrogen policy to guide the country's adoption and utilization of hydrogen energy. The initiative, led by Professor Abdullahi Gimba, Head of the Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, is being undertaken in collaboration with the Nigerian government.
During the institution's fourth inaugural lecture in Abuja, Prof. Gimba emphasized that the hydrogen policy aims to position Nigeria as a key player in the global hydrogen economy. He said the policy will drive investment, catalyze industrial transformation, create jobs, and support the country's energy mix diversification.
"I attended the first international conference on hydrogen earlier this year, representing our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dilli Dogo, and realized that Nigeria currently lacks a national policy on hydrogen," Prof. Gimba said. "Given hydrogen's emerging role in the global energy landscape, Nile University is taking the lead in researching and formulating a comprehensive policy framework."
His lecture, titled 'Empowering Society: The Engineer's Mandate to Innovate in a Disruptive World', underscored the vital role engineers play in addressing societal challenges, driving innovation, and enabling sustainable development. He called for an urgent integration of sustainability, entrepreneurial thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration into engineering education.
Highlighting the university's commitment to innovation, Prof. Gimba also revealed that Nile University has successfully patented an ink made from renewable energy sources—further showcasing its research capabilities.
He stressed the importance of stronger ties between academia, industry, and policy: "We must cultivate collaborative ecosystems where research excellence meets industrial relevance and policy foresight."
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dilli Dogo, who also spoke at the event, commended Prof. Gimba's research achievements and the significance of his lecture. He reiterated the university's focus on cutting-edge research and its alignment with Nigeria's development goals, noting the potential impact of the hydrogen policy and patented ink on the nation's technological and environmental progress.
With this initiative, Nile University is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's clean energy future and enhancing its global competitiveness in the emerging hydrogen economy.
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