FG to improve data dissemination with Computerized National Energy Information System unveiling
Omeiza Bilal
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Nnaji says the Computerized National Energy Information System will not only improve the speed of energy data dissemination but also improve the quality of energy data.
The Minister, who stated this at the lunch of the official launch of the Computerized National Energy Information System Monday in Abuja, added that it would further enhance the process of data collection, harmonization and validation.
He said, “The Computerized National Energy Information System which we are all gathered here to launch was conceived to achieve the following objectives; Dematerialise data collection; reduce data entry error and processing time; improve the speed of data dissemination; and improve data quality.
Nnaji noted that with energy transition process now in full steam, the need for a more encompassing approach to energy data collection cannot be over emphasized.
“Nigeria as a nation requires accurate reliable and timely energy data to drive and track the energy transition process, the Energy Commission of Nigeria in pursuit of its mandate has already been carrying out measures aimed at driving the production of baseline data for the strategic planning of the energy sector.
“However, the current need for energy transition calls for more holistic approach that will revolutionize the process, so that project designs, policies and strategies are Informed by high-quality and reliable energy data,
“This is an occasion intended to usher in an innovative approach to the collection, collation, harmonization, validation and dissemination of energy data.
In his remarks at the event, Director-General/CEO Energy Commission of Nigeria Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, said the National Energy Information System will serve as repository of bankable energy data in the country.
According to the Director General, the collated data would serve as inputs into the development, operation and maintenance of the National Energy Information System, which will be accessed by Researchers, Development Partners, Individuals and Organizations to plan, make inform decisions and take effective actions in the management of energy supply, use and costs.
“In order to further achieve this mandate therefore, the Commission must work with other relevant governmental and nongovernmental organizations that generate, collect, analyse, disseminate and use energy data.
“This event will usher in a computerized infrastructure that will lead, among other things, to dematerialize data collection, reduce data entry errors and processing time, improve the speed of dissemination of statistics, eliminate data loss and improve data quality and energy planning,” he said.
