Biogas production can offer a viable solution to Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges, as a mechanical engineer and researcher, Dr Moses Fajobi, has stressed that an adequate energy supply remains central to sustainable development.
In a statement, Fajobi said the country must adopt biogas technology to drive growth across sectors, noting that the current energy mix cannot support meaningful development.
“Energy remains a critical factor for economic growth, and Nigeria’s current energy mix is insufficient to propel development, as many parts of the nation still lack access to reliable power,” Fajobi said.
He noted that Nigeria’s heavy dependence on fossil fuels is no longer sustainable due to depletion and associated risks.
“The use of fossil fuels is associated with numerous challenges, including climate-related concerns, environmental pollution, difficulties in energy exploration, ecological disruption and adverse health effects,” Fajobi stated.
He explained that biogas, derived from organic materials, presents a cleaner and more sustainable alternative, adding that Nigeria has abundant but underutilised biomass resources.
“Biogas is derived from biomass such as cow dung, food waste, agricultural residues and municipal solid waste, which are abundant in Nigeria but largely underutilised,” Fajobi said.
