PTDF collaborates with colleges on research into renewable energy

According to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF), it has collaborated with a few Nigerian colleges on research into renewable energy, an alternative energy source.

Dr. Bello Aliyu Gusau, executive secretary of the PTDF, revealed this at a workshop held on Wednesday at the University of Benin.

A session titled “Agro Waste to Energy: Biodiesel Bedrock of Energy Sufficiency in Nigeria” was organised by PDTF Professionals Chair, according to OBASANJO NEWS24.

Olayinka Agboola, Deputy General Manager of Strategic Planning and Documentation, represented Gusau.

According to him, the goal of the workshop was to push the boundaries of knowledge using the results of studies on alternative energy sources.

To find out how to produce our local products using renewable energy, “We have invested funds in this research work,” he stated.

He asserted that the intricacy of Nigeria’s energy crisis, which necessitates alternate sources, made the attempt imperative.

The D-G emphasised that fossil fuels, which Nigerians rely on as a source of power, are becoming more expensive to obtain and said that it is now time to use solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

Prof. Lilian Salami, vice chancellor of the University of Benin, praised the PTDF for helping the universities with research funding in her welcome speech.

Salami asserted that the collaboration would advance society in a speech made by Prof Buniyamin Ayinde, Deputy Vice Chancellor for the Ekhewan Campus.

Prof. Ikuonase Emovon of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Effurun, Delta, claimed in a speech that Nigeria has abundant renewable energy resources that can help with the country’s power generation issues.

In addition, Prof. Kessington Obahiagbon, the PTDF Chair Holder, stated that the declining fuel reserves, growing demand for clean energy, and decreasing dependency on crude oil have all led to the viability of biomass fuel as a fossil fuel substitute.