Kaduna State University (KASU), through its Centre for Energy and Environmental Strategy Research (CEESR), convened its maiden International Conference on Green Energy and Environmental Sustainability, on December 9th 2025, bringing together academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to chart pathways toward Nigeria’s energy security and climate resilience. The event, themed around exploring renewable solutions to Nigeria’s energy crisis, drew participation from key stakeholders and experts committed to promoting sustainable development through research, innovation, and collaboration.
In his welcome remarks, the Chief Host and Director of CEESR, Dr. Kabir Isyaku, described the conference as a timely intervention at a period when Nigeria faces mounting energy and environmental challenges. He noted that renewable sources such as solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower present scalable, practical solutions capable of transforming the nation’s energy landscape. Dr. Isyaku reaffirmed the Centre’s mission to advance evidence-based research and announced plans to introduce new academic programmes in Energy Management and Environmental Sustainability to build capacity for future leaders in the sector.
Chairman of the occasion and former Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, commended the University for organizing the conference and urged it to strengthen ties with relevant government institutions. He emphasized the importance of proper protocol in academic engagements and called for greater inclusion of ministries and agencies in future events. Yero also encouraged CEESR to collaborate with the Ministries of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Environment to develop small hydropower and waste-to-energy projects that can provide affordable power to local communities and create jobs.
Declaring the conference open, the Vice Chancellor, represented by the Dean of Engineering, Prof. M.A. Dauda, officially declared the conference open, reaffirmed KASU’s commitment to leveraging its academic strength to address Nigeria’s energy and climate challenges.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of former KASU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, Prof. Yahaya Saleh underscored the urgency of transitioning to clean energy. He highlighted that renewable resources offer both environmental and economic advantages—reducing emissions, creating jobs, and stimulating growth. Prof. Saleh noted that solar and biomass energy remain Nigeria’s most abundant yet underutilized assets and called for investment in local manufacturing, energy data systems, and education to support a just energy transition.
In a presentation, Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, former Director-General of NIMASA, stressed that Kaduna State possesses vast renewable energy potential that can be harnessed through strategic collaboration among universities, private investors, and government agencies. He called for decentralized mini-grids, community-based solar initiatives, and policy incentives to drive the state’s green economy. Dr. Jamoh emphasized that expanding renewable energy access, particularly in rural areas, would promote inclusivity, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
In another presentation, Prof. Hosea Mande, warned of the worsening climate crisis caused by deforestation, fossil fuel dependence, and ecosystem degradation. He advocated for urgent action through green modernization, reforestation, and investment in energy storage and education. The conference also featured a presentation by Orgone Tecnergy Ltd, represented by Jamila Yakubu, who showcased the company’s work in providing affordable and eco-friendly power solutions while supporting youth empowerment and community development initiatives.
The event concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing notable contributors, including Governor Uba Sani, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, Emir of Zazzau, Prof. Yahaya Saleh, and Dr. Bashir Jamoh, for their outstanding support toward sustainable energy advancement and the development of the Kaduna State Universirty.