The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) has projected that Nigeria could produce over four million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2060, provided the country makes the right investments and establishes enabling frameworks.
This was disclosed by WASCAL Executive Director, Prof. Emmanuel Ramde, at the Nigeria4H2 Project Results Workshop and End-of-Project Stakeholders’ Interaction held in Abuja.
The Nigeria4H2 Project implemented in collaboration with WASCAL, the Federal University of Technology Akure, Afe Babalola University, and the Federal University of Technology Minna, among others aims to assess Nigeria’s potential to harness green hydrogen for clean energy and agricultural applications. The project specifically focuses on green ammonia, which can be used in fertiliser production.
Prof. Ramde noted that Nigeria’s green hydrogen potential, powered by renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro, places the country in a strategic position to advance its energy transition while supporting agricultural productivity.
According to him, green hydrogen has a dual role to play: powering transportation and electricity generation in the energy sector, and enabling sustainable fertiliser production in agriculture.
“Renewable energy plays a critical role in Africa’s energy transition, and Nigeria is uniquely positioned to lead through its green hydrogen potential,” Ramde stated. “In agriculture, green ammonia can support local fertiliser production, reduce dependence on imports, enhance food security, and create thousands of green jobs across the value chain.”
He further explained that under three forward-looking production scenarios developed within the project, Nigeria not only has the potential to meet its domestic fertiliser demand, but could also emerge as a global player in the green economy.
However, achieving this vision requires decisive action. Ramde called for the development of a national green hydrogen strategy, including clear targets, incentives, and a robust regulatory framework to attract public and private sector investment.
“There is an urgent need to foster public-private partnerships, leverage international expertise and financing, accelerate technology transfer, and build local capacity,” he added.
He also stressed the importance of integrating green hydrogen into Nigeria’s agricultural policies by positioning green ammonia as a key pillar in the country’s fertiliser strategy, with the aim of boosting productivity, sustainability, and national food security.
The Nigeria4H2 project marks a significant step toward unlocking Nigeria’s potential in the emerging global green economy, offering long-term solutions for energy, agriculture, and job creation
