The global mindfulness of the phenomenon of climate change
together with the anticipated scarcity of conventional energy
resources have prompted many countries around the world to
develop a more sustainable energy systems to cater for develop-
ment and growth. Renewable energy provides a safe and feasible
option for the provision of a clean and environment friendly
energy. Demographic change, dramatic population increase and
industrial growth are part of the major trends coming up in
Nigeria. In line with broad international consensus and the policies
of most developed countries to embrace RE resources as a better
source of energy, the Government of Nigeria (GoN) had to rethink
its own energy policies. There exists a vast biomass potential in the
form of biocrops and fuelwood, biogas, wind, solar and small
hydro in Nigeria, albeit being grossly underutilized. As observed in
quite a number of successful countries in promoting RE such as
Denmark, Germany, USA, China and Japan, a strong and long-term
commitment from the government is crucial in implementing any
kind of policies which will lead to efficacious RE development [16].