Biofuels for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Review
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Biofuel,, Sustainable development, Nigeria.Abstract
The unsustainable nature of fossil fuels (non-renewable) has led to the search for other alternative fuels such as biomass derived fuels. Biofuel technology is a promising endeavour towards a sustainable development in any nation, as Nigeria has a vast arable land that is good for agriculture and biomass production. Biofuels include bioethanol, biodiesel, biobutanol and biogas with each having different method of production and use. The rural women energy security project of the Federal Ministry of Environment has already empowered 10 rural women cooperatives, among the benefits of biofuel are: increase in national income, sustainability, mitigation of greenhouse gases, proper and effective waste recycling, employment, energy security among others. The biomass resources, research and knowledge needed for biofuel production is readily available and with the appropriate entrepreneurial and political will; Nigeria will be a key player in the biofuel business. This paper reviewed the potential of biofuels production and benefits as it relates to sustainable development in Nigeria. Lack of continuity of projects after a change of leadership in the government has hindered the rapid progress in many sectors including the biofuels. Government should ensure the full implementation and continuity of projects in biofuel and other green areas of development.
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