On behalf of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in collaboration with Aspitah Global Resources Ltd, I am honored to extend an invitation to you to attend and support the upcoming National Sustainable Grassroots Development Conference, scheduled to take place on 29th April, 2025 at The Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja with special focus on Sustainable Energy, Agriculture and Security.

The President and Commander-In- Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will be the keynote speaker.

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Industry, Trade and Investment, Agriculture, Solid Minerals, Defense and others  will be in attendance

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

The conference aims to bring together all the 774 Local Government Chairmen/Chairpersons, development partners, Policy makers, key stakeholders from across Nigeria to address critical development challenges at the grassroots level and develop actionable frameworks for sustainable development. The conference will specifically highlight:

1.   Sustainable Energy Solutions and Climate Action: Exploring Gas and renewable energy options for rural communities to drive economic growth and improve quality of life

2.   Agricultural Transformation: Developing strategies to enhance food security, agricultural productivity, and value chain development

3.   Community Security and Safety: Addressing security challenges affecting rural development and investment

 ALGON alongside Data Analytics and Solutions International Limited and its Chinese partner CCK Electric Power Technology Company Limited will flag off the private sector initiative; 'Sustainable Energy Access Projects' aimed at delivering a minimum of 5mw to each participating LGA, convert 1,000 Petrol Tricycles (Keke) to Electric Tricycles, replace Firewood and Charcoal which constitutes 80% of household cooking energy in Nigeria with Biogas and Natural Gas delivered using Low Pressure Compressed Natural Gas (LPCNG) and Biogas Cylinders, establishment of Agro Transformation Centers and Industrial Parks in each of the 774 LGAs. The aim of SEAP is poverty reduction through impactful, accessible, affordable, clean and sustainable energy solutions. Data Analytics, CCK and its partners will showcase its various solutions including the LPCNG Cylinders, Petrol Tricycles (keke) it converted to Electric Tricycle, locally manufactured Solar power products and others.

Your participation would significantly elevate the discourse and underscore the importance of driving sustainable development at the grassroots level. We believe that your valuable contributions would inspire practical and implementable solutions to the challenges facing local communities across Nigeria.