Ibadan, Nigeria – A training workshop organized by Nexgen Energy Hub and its Chinese partner Techfine on 22 April 2024 brought together renewable‑energy stakeholders from across Nigeria to discuss recent global developments, product availability and challenges facing the sector.
The two‑day event, held in Ibadan, Oyo State, aimed to improve service delivery for renewable‑energy consumers and to provide dealers and installers with updated technical knowledge. Participants included representatives from Techfine, local distributors, installers and industry experts such as Nexgen’s Technical Department head Noah Ojo, Techspace Energy’s Taiwo Igbasan, and Dretech Energy’s Odekanmi Oluwadamilare.
Speaking to the press, Ojo emphasized the urgency of renewable solutions in addressing Nigeria’s chronic power‑supply crisis. “Renewable energy is the way out of the current power situation,” he said, adding that the workshop sought to identify partners’ challenges and develop practical responses. He noted that the training was designed to “understand the plight of stakeholders driving the renewable‑energy sector and address such concerns,” highlighting the pressure on installers to meet rising demand for alternative power sources.
Techspace Energy’s Igbasan stressed the importance of product awareness for installers, explaining that the session clarified market options and helped participants determine the most suitable solutions for specific installation sites. He welcomed the sector’s growth, saying the government’s move toward an “off‑grid” presidency represents a significant boost for renewable energy in the country. Igbasan also called for stricter regulation of imported equipment to ensure compliance with national standards.
Dretech Energy’s Oluwadamilare praised the depth of the technical presentations, which covered the latest inverter technologies and battery compatibility. He warned that a shortage of skilled engineers poses risks to end users, citing incidents where poorly installed panels caused property damage. Oluwadamilare urged the creation of a financial intermediary to make solar adoption more affordable and reliable for consumers.
Kemi Aiyekitan, Nexgen’s Capacity Building Team Lead, explained that the workshop stemmed from feedback on product quality, availability and durability. She reported improvements between 2024 and 2025, including increased container shipments, better dealer communication and enhancements identified during prior trainings. “We are now competing strongly with other products in the market,” she said.
Operations Manager Olawunmi Akande highlighted the value of direct interaction between Techfine manufacturers from China and local dealers. “The meeting allowed partners to express views, share expectations and gain knowledge from the source,” she noted, adding that Nexgen continuously updates its technology portfolio to deliver modern inverters, batteries and related components.
The training follows Nexgen Energy Hub’s launch in Ibadan, first reported by The Punch on 17 March 2022, and underscores the growing emphasis on capacity building in Nigeria’s renewable‑energy landscape. Organizers plan further sessions later in the year to expand technical expertise and support the sector’s rapid expansion.
