Title: Embracing Digital Transformation For Sustainable Business And Economic Growth In The Nigerian Energy Sector
Authors: DR. EBIASUODE AWU
Volume: 9
Issue: 9
Pages: 161-165
Publication Date: 2025/09/28
Abstract:
The Nigerian energy sector faces longstanding infrastructural challenges, including unreliable power supply, high transmission losses, and overreliance on fossil fuels, which impede sustainable economic growth. Amid global shifts towards renewable energy and digital innovation, this paper explores the transformative potential of digital technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, and cloud computing in revolutionizing Nigeria's energy landscape. By analyzing how digital transformation can redefine business models, optimize resource management, and enhance operational efficiency, the study underscores the critical role of integrating advanced digital solutions. Furthermore, it examines the implications for human resource management, emphasizing workforce capacity building, remote work, and organizational agility. The paper also identifies strategies for leveraging digital platforms to promote stakeholder engagement, transparency, and inclusive growth, while addressing cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital divides. Drawing on case studies and best practices, the research offers actionable recommendations for policymakers and industry leaders to foster a resilient, sustainable, and digitally empowered energy sector. Ultimately, this work contributes to understanding how digital transformation can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development and economic diversification in Nigeria.