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By Providence Ayanfeoluwa
The European Union, EU, has donated a 200kW solar PV power system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, said the EU and Germany have been working closely with SON to deliver the solar project.
According to him, the EU has been supporting SON to develop innovations that improve energy performance in Nigeria, adding that the donation reflects its continued partnership with the agency.
Luca said that SON is a critical partner in domestic trade and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s energy transition plan. Also speaking at the event, Head of Development at the German Embassy, Dr. Karin Jansen, said the commissioning reflects efforts to create an enabling environment for businesses to become more resilient.
“We are building strong bridges between both countries, as this facility will
