TUE, JULY 11 2023-theGBJournal |Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said, after he was announced as the Global Advisor for Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), ”I am thrilled at the opportunity to work with the Energy Alliance.
His appointment underlines the former Vice Presidents push for cleaner energy and energy transition while at the same positioning Nigeria a leader for conversation on energy transition in Africa.
”Together, we will work to unlock capital flows into the clean energy sector and Africa’s share in the global carbon market through ACMI,” Osinbajo said.
Osinbajo noted that in such a short period, GEAPP have demonstrated a commitment to support developing countries’ shift to clean energy using models that ensure universal energy access as well as drive economic growth, generate jobs and sustainable livelihoods and meet urgent climate goals.
According to GEAPP, as a Global Advisor, Osinbajo will be guiding their mission to accelerate clean energy deployment in emerging economies.
”He will also continue his activity as a leading advocate for Just Energy Transitions in Africa including scaling up Africa’s share of the global carbon market via the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI).”
In May, Prof. Osinbajo was also confirmed as lead for the Commonwealth general election observers in Sierra Leone.
Prior to joining GEAPP, Prof. Osinbajo served for eight years as Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and previously as Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Lagos State. An accomplished lawyer, Prof. Osinbajo holds the distinguished title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
During his time in public service, Prof. Osinbajo pioneered several people-centred initiatives and programmes, including addressing access to justice, energy access and social investments.
He is one of Nigeria’s leading legal experts and has served as Professor of Law and head of department at the University of Lagos. A member of the International Bar Association and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Prof. Osinbajo has served on the Nigerian Body of Benchers and the Council for Legal Education of Nigeria.
”This appointment underlines GEAPP’s commitment to partnering with governments and communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to transition to clean energy systems that are driving economic growth, generating jobs and sustainable livelihoods, and helping to meet urgent climate goals during the next decade,” GEAPP said.
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo said, “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.”
GEAPP CEO Simon Harford commented, “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.”
Prof. Osinbajo’s role begins with immediate effect.
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is an alliance of philanthropy, governments in emerging and developed economies, and technology, policy, and financing partners.
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