Nigeria Not Ripe For Ban On Importation Of Solar Panels Cppe

THE Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, has cautioned against placing a ban on importation of solar panels into the nation.

The Minister of Science and Technology, Mr.Uche Nnaji, had called on the government to ban the importation of solar panels as a measure to promote domestic production.

But reacting in his statement, yesterday, Dr. Muda, said Nigeria has one of the worst energy accesses with a per capita electricity consumption of about 160kWh, adding that the adoption of solar energy solutions would enhance energy security.

According to him, the proposed ban on the importation of solar panels would worsen the nations energy poverty.