Disruptive innovation and opportunities in the use of renewable energy for sustainable development in Nigeria

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Benjamin Anabaraonye

Benjy poetry and music global concepts, Nigeria

: J Nucl Ene Sci Power Generat Technol

Abstract

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Energy plays a vital role in the economic growth, progress, and development, as well as poverty eradication and security of any nation. The use of renewable energy which is one of the climate change mitigation strategies is vital for sustainable development in Nigeria. This study highlights the economic opportunities in the use of renewable energy in Nigeria. It also identifies that a large number of solar energy devices have been developed by Nigerian scientists and researchers which need to be appreciated and utilized. This study further more identifies the innovative ways of educating communities, institutions and individuals on the advantages of the use of renewable energy in Nigeria. The use of renewable energy and lesser reliance on fossil fuels in Nigeria will help to reduce the excessive emission of greenhouse gases which are the major causes of global warming and climate change. It is also good to know that there are numerous entrepreneurial opportunities for the teeming unemployed and underemployed youths in Nigeria in the renewable energy industry. Through this study, It is clearly seen that the use of renewable energy in Nigeria is a climate change mitigation strategy which will in turn help us to achieve our sustainable development goals nationally and globally. This paper examines the concept of disruptive innovation in the use of renewable energy in Nigeria and outlines the benefits and green entrepreneurial opportunities for sustainable development in Nigeria.

Biography

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Benjamin Anabaraonye is the CEO of the BENJY POETRY AND MUSIC GLOBAL CONCEPTS, a company based in Nigeria whose goal is to spread joy and beauty to the community through inspirational poetry and music. He is an educator, researcher, author, poet, gifted blogger and the Director of the Project Green Initiative which exists to educate communities and institutions on climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation. In January 2016, he received the Green Champion Award from the United States Department of States for facilitating Understanding Climate Change. He has received trainings from United Nations Institute of Training and Research on human health and climate change. He also has a certification from Oxford University, Uk in the field Health and climate change. He has presented papers on climate change education, mitigation and adaptation at notable academic conferences in Nigeria. His abstracts and papers have been featured in International journals. Feel free to visit our educational blog: www.projectgreeninitiative.wordpress.com for our articles and poems on climate change adaptation and mitigation for global sustainability.

E-mail: benjaminshines@gmail.com