Energy Expert Adeyinka Adefioye Oki Unveils Homegrown Solutions To Nigeria’s Gas Flaring Crisis.
Emmanuel lkpeama
Gas flaring, the harmful practice of burning off excess natural gas during oil extraction, has remained a persistent challenge for Nigeria, costing the country billions of dollars annually while exacerbating climate change.
Despite government efforts and policies aimed at reducing the flaring index, Nigeria remains among the world’s top contributors to the problem.
Speaking with investigator news,a respected energy expert and environmental advocate Adeyinka Adefioye Oki, believes this narrative can change swiftly if local expertise is prioritized and technological innovations are embraced.
Oki emphasized that Nigeria possesses untapped potential to turn flared gas into usable energy products like Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other derivatives, noting that these can not only boost Nigeria’s domestic energy market but also create employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s export potential.
“We have indigenous capacities and solutions. “What we lack is the will to consistently back these initiatives with the right investments, policies, and partnerships.”he said
He went further to highlight a concern gap between government policies and their execution on the ground.
“There is often a disconnect between policy creation at the federal level and what actually happens at oil fields and terminals. We must bridge this gap to see lasting results,”
“As a passionate advocate for energy justice,l want to urge the Nigerian government to engage local experts who understand the intricacies of both the energy industry and Nigeria’s socio-economic realities.
“Relying solely on international consultants and multinationals without involving domestic experts is part of why Nigeria has not resolved this problem,” he argued.
Backed by years of research, Oki’s proposed blueprint which could position Nigeria as a regional leader in clean energy if fully adopted, while calling on the Federal Government, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and industry stakeholders to urgently initiate collaborative frameworks that will empower local solution providers and reduce the nation’s carbon footprint.
“Nigeria cannot afford to burn away its wealth,” Oki concluded as he emphasized the broader environmental and economic consequences of inaction
