Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s former vice president, has been named a global advisor by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where he will be in charge of GEAPP’s objective to hasten the deployment of sustainable energy in developing nations.
The organisation said in a statement on Tuesday that the former VP will work with governments to “enhance the enabling environment and delivery effectiveness to unlock faster and greater capital flows into the clean energy sector,” while also remaining a “leading advocate for Just Energy Transitions in Africa, including scaling up Africa’s share of the global carbon market through the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI).”
“For many years His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has been a respected role model of public service at the forefront of policy formulation and implementation on crucial developmental issues relating to national planning, climate change, enabling the business and investment environment, governance, and social investment. His professional expertise and leadership, alongside his broad global network and relationships, will be a valuable catalyst in GEAPP’s mission for affordable access to clean energy and a just transition for all,” GEAPP’s CEO, Simon Harford, stated.
The GEAPP effort brings together philanthropic organisations, governments from both emerging and developed economies, as well as technological, policy, and financial partners.
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The alliance is motivated by a shared vision to help emerging economies transition to a clean energy-based, pro-growth model. It aims to accelerate universal energy access, foster inclusive economic growth, and contribute to global efforts to meet critical climate targets over the next decade.
Osinbajo announced his excitement to join GEAP in a tweet that confirmed his appointment.
“I am honoured by the opportunity to join this movement for green energy access. GEAPP’s collaborative model, sense of urgency, and focus on unlocking systemic change is well aligned with the ambitions of emerging economies as they seek a greener future for their citizens. GEAPP’s vision for change is ambitious. That is entirely fitting; if we’re to achieve our twin goals of universal energy access and climate change action, while transforming the lives of millions, then we must set our sights high.”
