Nigeria’s higher educational institutions will soon get an updated renewable energy curriculum aimed at reshaping how technical education equips future professionals for the clean energy revolution.
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje who disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, stated that a national review of the curriculum has commenced.
Bugaje was speaking at an event on the overhaul of the National Diploma (ND) programme in renewable energy and the development of two new Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal Technologies.
The event was organised by NBTE in collaboration with INCLUDE Knowledge Platform, African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL), the Government of the Netherlands and the House of Representatives.
The NBTE Boss explained that the review will also develop National Occupational Standards (NOS) for solar installations, essential for standardising training across polytechnics and correcting dangerous practices currently observed in the field.
He noted that stakeholders from academia, government and the private sector are working together to ensure the final curriculum reflects global standards, industry needs, and Nigeria’s unique energy landscape.
“We’ve seen too many rooftop solar systems failing due to incorrect tilt angles. These failures aren’t just inefficient—they’re dangerous. This curriculum will fix that,” he said.
Bugaje noted that Nigeria has less than 30 watts of electricity available per capita, and over 60 per cent of grid power is consumed by just two states – Lagos and Ogun.
“If we’re serious about industrialisation and expanding access, decentralised solar energy is not just a solution, it’s a necessity,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Ogene, highlighted a significant development, stating that the Green Chamber has adopted a resolution requiring government ministries, agencies, departments, and institutions to transition to renewable energy sources for their power needs.
Tertiary Institutions To Get Updated Renewable Energy Curriculum — NBTE Boss is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
