ECOWAS expresses concerns over inadequate power supply and high tariffs
The Economic Community of West African States has raised concerns about the insufficient electricity generation, high tariffs, and limited access to energy in the region.
During a weekly press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, Water Resources, Digitalisation, and Postal Services, Sediko Douka, highlighted the critical role of infrastructure in development.
Douka noted, "The energy sector, a key focus area for ECOWAS, currently has a total installed production capacity of 25,421 GW, predominantly from thermal sources (77%), hydroelectric sources (22%), and solar/wind sources (1%). The electrification rate has risen from 45% in 2019 to an average of 53% in 2023.
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