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Using gender-disaggregated data, we can monitor the progress. This allows us to analyse, identify gaps and
seek data-driven solutions that address the unique energy needs of women. Beyond energy consumption,
NEP aims to encourage women in decision-making roles in the energy ecosystem. We require companies
to have at least 30% women employed in their workforce and board, as part of the application process

for our grants, creating awareness and support for women’s empowerment in the energy sector. This is a
deliberate effort to create a gender-inclusive energy sector, where women have equal opportunities to lead
and participate.

Many of the accomplishments under NEP are as a result of the concerted
effort among all stakeholders. The collaborations have enabled us to

leverage each other’s strengths, expertise, and resources to achieve
our goals. Together, we have increased energy access to over 5 million
Nigerians.

With the upcoming Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) which aims to

significantly expand on these achievements with a bold goal of improving energy access to 17.5 million
Nigerians, I look forward to seeing the continued impact of our work, as we strive to create a more inclusive
and equitable energy ecosystem.

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