In Abuja, the Federal Government has introduced a cutting-edge Energy Management System (EMS) to oversee mini power grids nationwide.
The Energy Management System, inaugurated by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, aims to address the challenge of insufficient energy data in the country.
Adelabu while speaking at the launch of the centre in Abuja on Wednesday, emphasized that the EMS is more than just a tool; it is a strategic mechanism to tackle the nation’s energy data issues.
He envisioned a future where data becomes a vital asset for reliable and sustainable energy, revolutionizing how energy data is managed in electrification programmes.
“It is surely a gateway to a future where data becomes a strategic asset in our pursuit of reliable, accessible, and sustainable energy. This system will revolutionise the way we manage and utilise energy data across our electrification programmes,” he said.
Also with the support of the Korean government, the Rural Electrification Agency’s CEO, Ahmad Salihijo, highlighted the significance of the EMS under the Electricity Act 2023.
He further revealed that the EMS mandated to monitor rural electrification projects, utilizes cutting-edge technologies like geographic information systems to enhance project monitoring without physical site visits.
“Furthermore, the mechanism for rural electrification monitoring should include the use of geographic information systems and geo-mapping technologies to monitor projects effectively, generate and analyse project data without physical visits to projects’ locations,” Salihijo said.
Quest Times also gathered that Salihijo expressed confidence in the EMS as a beacon of efficiency and transparency in a data-driven landscape.
The system according to him, promises real-time insights, empowering informed decisions and optimizing energy resources for impactful electrification initiatives nationwide.
He concluded that it will also strengthen collaborations with power distribution companies for the development and management of interconnected mini-grids.