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9. CONCLUSIONS• Nigeria has abundant renewable energy resources in the country.• The low level of electricity access in Nigeria, and particularly in therural areas, can be increased through the use of these renewable energyresources for sustainable development.• Hydro, solar, wind and biomass have significant potentials to make thedifference.• Renewable electricity is projected to contribute 14%, 23% and 36% inmeeting the nation’s total electricity demand in the short, medium andlong terms.• There is the need to institutionalize both the NEP and the NEMP(incorporating the REMP) through an Act of the National Assemblyfor sustainability.• There is the need the establishment of a RE Fund to cater forincentives to local manufacturers, suppliers and users of RE electricity.• There is the need for fiscal incentives to local suppliers andmanufacturers of RE electricity system components in the country.• Scaling-up of RE pilots to commercial systems is necessary formeaningful impact in the economy.Prof. A. S. Sambo47