Much Ado About Renewable Energy: Roadmap Towards A Healthy Environment In Nigeria

Abstract

The future is equipped with green, sustainable, renewable, and reliable energy. It is expedient to 
tap into the copious available resources to build a green economy that will preserve society. This 
article seeks to promote renewable energy as a key to securing a healthy and climate friendly 
future for present and future generations. This is achievable through the instrumentality of laws. 
It examines the negative consequences of overdependence on fossil fuels and the prospects of 
energy generation through alternative renewable sources. Examples are solar, biomass, hydro, 
and wind. All of these are available in Nigeria. This paper argues that renewable energy 
development will promote sustainable development and guarantee a healthy and clean
environment. This article posits that if the government and stakeholders took steps towards 
ensuring that policies on renewable energy generation are given adequate legal backing, it could 
encourage foreign investment in clean renewable energy in Nigeria. In conclusion, a formidable 
legal structure backed by stringent enforcement is needed to strengthen the rising potential of 
renewable energy. It is therefore recommended that intentional efforts be made to invest in 
renewable energy to meet the already high demands for energy.