{"id":7381,"date":"2025-08-04T16:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acci-pac.com\/web\/?p=7381"},"modified":"2025-08-04T16:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:25:00","slug":"acci-strengthens-push-for-energy-efficiency-among-smes-through-eu-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acci-pac.com\/web\/acci-strengthens-push-for-energy-efficiency-among-smes-through-eu-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCI Strengthens Push for Energy Efficiency Among SMEs Through EU Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On July 22, 2025, the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), through its National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), reaffirmed its dedication to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.<\/div>\n
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As part of its Save Energy and Boost Profits campaign, the NPAC team, led by Executive Director Dr. Chidiebere Onwumere, paid a courtesy visit to the European Union (EU) delegation in Abuja. The visit aimed to express gratitude for the EU\u2019s support of ACCI\u2019s ongoing research and advocacy efforts, particularly the project exploring green technologies and digital innovation for economic growth and sustainability in Nigeria.<\/div>\n
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Dr. Onwumere emphasized the critical need for practical implementation support for SMEs, calling on the EU for assistance in four main areas: platform integration, access to technical tools, capacity building, and greater awareness among SMEs about the benefits of energy efficiency. Highlighting ACCI\u2019s network of over 4,000 SMEs, he stressed that even small steps like basic energy audits could have a huge impact.<\/div>\n
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In response, EU Programme Manager Mr. Geoffrey praised ACCI\u2019s transition from research to real-world impact and recommended collaboration with the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), implemented by GIZ. He also outlined several EU-supported initiatives that could benefit ACCI and its members, including:<\/div>\n
\u2022The upcoming National Industry Energy Demand Survey (report due August 2025)<\/div>\n
\u2022GetInvest for project development and financing<\/div>\n
\u2022Climate Investor One for renewable energy funding<\/div>\n
\u2022The Demand Stimulation Programme for audits and technical support<\/div>\n
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Mr. Geoffrey confirmed the EU\u2019s readiness to connect ACCI to these programmes and stressed the alignment between ACCI\u2019s mission and ongoing EU efforts across Nigeria.<\/div>\n
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Dr. Onwumere warmly welcomed the opportunity, expressing ACCI\u2019s strong interest in formal collaboration and continued advocacy for SMEs transitioning to clean energy.<\/div>\n
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Both parties agreed on the immense potential of this partnership to drive energy efficiency adoption across Abuja\u2019s SME sector, contributing significantly to Nigeria\u2019s economic and environmental sustainability goals.<\/div>\n\n
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