Held in a collaborative spirit, the event underscored H<sub>2</sub>-diplo’s commitment to advocacy, capacity building, and decarbonization diplomacy in promoting hydrogen development in Nigeria. Kristian Fuerst, Head of the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office, emphasized the importance of these efforts in paving the way for progress in the hydrogen sector. Duke Benjamin, Just Transition & Inclusion Cluster Coordinator at GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS, delivered a welcome remark highlighting the cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, particularly in energy initiatives funded by the German government and the EU.
The panel discussion featured insights from various experts, emphasizing the need for capacity development to equip Nigerians with the skills necessary for the transition to green technologies and ensuring a just transition with employment opportunities for a broad audience. Moreover, panelists discussed the importance of establishing a national green hydrogen strategy and regulatory framework to help stimulate investment in the sector and provide green incentives specifically targeting investments in renewable energy. In this vein, the event served as a catalyst for further collaboration among stakeholders committed to promoting green hydrogen and achieving a sustainable industrial future for Nigeria.
