Nigeria Urges UN for Inclusive Hydrogen Economy
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026
The event highlights a growing global focus on a fair and inclusive hydrogen economy, which could lead to increased investment and policy development in the energy sector, particularly in developing nations like Nigeria. This could create new opportunities for companies involved in hydrogen production, renewable energy, and industrial development.
Nigeria, through its Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, urged the United Nations to ensure an inclusive and equitable global hydrogen economy. Speaking at the Conference on Clean Hydrogen organized by the International===United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Vienna, Austria, Bagudu emphasized that the transition to clean energy must not replicate past inequalities where value creation was concentrated in a few regions. He highlighted hydrogen's potential for industrialization, job creation, and economic diversification, especially for countries in the Global South rich in renewable resources. Nigeria's National Hydrogen Policy, under President Bola Tinubu's administration, aims to leverage natural gas for blue hydrogen and scale renewable energy for green hydrogen, integrating it into initiatives like gas flare commercialization and strengthening financing frameworks. The call is for concerted action, strategic investments, and genuine international cooperation to translate dialogue into actionable projects and ensure fair access to finance for developing countries.
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