Nigeria's energy policy: Inferences, analysis and legal ethics toward RE development

The study critically assessed the various policy issues of sustainable energy development in Nigeria. The basic focus was to discuss and analyze some of the laws of the federation as it relates to the development of Renewable Energy in Nigeria. It surveyed the nation's energy policy statement a...

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Published in:Energy policy 2013-09, Vol.60, p.61-67
Main Authors: Ajayi, Oluseyi O., Ajayi, Oluwatoyin O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Alternative energy
Applied sciences
Business ethics
Economic data
economic incentives
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Energy resources
Environment
environmental assessment
Ethics
Exact sciences and technology
Federal government
General, economic and professional studies
Indexes
Investments
land use
Land utilization
Law
Legislation, regulations for energy use
motivation
Natural energy
Nigeria
Production
Renewable energy sources
Renewable resources
Social responsibility
Statistical inference
Studies
Sustainable development
Taxation
Technology
United Nations
United Nations Development Program
vision
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Summary:The study critically assessed the various policy issues of sustainable energy development in Nigeria. The basic focus was to discuss and analyze some of the laws of the federation as it relates to the development of Renewable Energy in Nigeria. It surveyed the nation's energy policy statement and the vision 20:2020 of the federal government. The Renewable Energy Master Plan developed by the joint efforts of the Energy Commission of Nigeria and United Nations Development Programs were also appraised. The level of development and the index of renewable energy production as stated by the policy statement, the vision 20:2020 and the Renewable Energy Master Plan were highlighted. The study found some policy challenges which include weak government motivation, lack of economic incentives, multiple taxations, non-existent favorable customs and excise duty act to promote renewable energy technologies. Further to this, some legal reforms which may aid the promotion of renewable energy development in Nigeria and also make robust the nation's energy policy were proposed. Some of the laws that require amendment to promote renewable energy include the land use act, environmental impact assessment decree and the investment laws of the federation of Nigeria. •The study exposed the energy policy issues of Nigeria.•The various policy documents and the energy statement of vision 20:2020 were surveyed.•Various challenges impinging growth or renewable energy were highlighted.•Some suggestions for policy reformation were proposed.
ISSN:0301-4215
1873-6777
DOI:10.1016/j.enpol.2013.05.095