By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mohktar Bounour says global transition to cleaner energ and sustainable environment are achievable, as long as there is strong synergy and commitment among stakeholders in the value chain. He spoke during the maiden edition of Asharami Square in Lagos. This is an initiative introduced and implemented by the Sahara Group, in order to amplify discourse on energy sustainability through media advocacy globally. He said: " Having analyzed the percentage of global greenhouse emissions attributed to sectors including electricity/heat production, agriculture/forestry and transportation, we are realised that there is need for synergy and renewed commitment among stakeholders". According to him, Egbin Power has unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy sources, stressing that the need to depeening engagement and advocacy among stakeholders in
He said: “We are considering granting NEITI powers to prosecute those found to be in breach of extant laws.We are also considering strengthening the governance structure of NEITI, placing more emphasis on crucial disclosure requirements of NEITI especially as it relates to contract transparency and beneficial ownership.
“We are also looking at independent funding for NEITI, timely review and action on reports by the National Assembly, among others. We are also working with sister Petroleum/Oil and Gas Committees with a view to ascertaining those who operate extractive industries in Nigeria, so as to deepen transparency and public oversight of the industries through the house.
“We also seek to pursue the recovery of public funds that were either mismanaged, wasted or yet to be remitted from the extractive industries.
“It is also our desire to ensure that there is accountability on the part of state-owned extractive industries, so as to ensure that greater value and revenue is derived from the sector for the good of the nation and to foster a sustainable energy transition. “
The Deputy Head of the International Secretariat of NEITI, Bady Balde, who was part of the NEITI delegation, stressed the need for a review of the NEITI Act 2007, to ensure that it conforms with current realities.
The Executive Secretary of the agency, Ogbonnaya Orji, said that the agency has conducted a lot of investigations, adding however that “reports are just documents except they are implemented.”
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