By Ajibola Akindele, Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West AfricaAccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 140 million people in Nigeria don’t have access to energy. “When we talk about energy access, we refer to people’s ability to access modern energy services, including electricity, clean cooking facilities, and modern fuels. Digitisation forms a vital role in in West Africa’s efforts to bolster its economies. West Africa has a young population; in Nigeria the median age in 17.2 years which gives way to a population that is becoming increasingly tech savvy and digitally proficient. Our support network is vast, with 300 partners in West Africa promoting, distributing, building and integrating our solution throughout the region.

Source: GNN Liberia October 31, 2023 20:07 UTC