SEforAll reappoints Ogunbiyi as CEO

The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Governance Board has approved Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi for a second five-year term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ogunbiyi, the first CEO to have her appointment renewed, led the expansion of SEforALL’s global influence and country support, providing clear pathways to accelerate progress towards universal energy access and advancing a […]

The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Governance Board has approved Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi for a second five-year term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Ogunbiyi, the first CEO to have her appointment renewed, led the expansion of SEforALL’s global influence and country support, providing clear pathways to accelerate progress towards universal energy access and advancing a just and equitable energy transition in countries that stand at the greatest risk of being left behind.

President Bola Tinubu said her re-appointment was not just a win for Nigeria but for the world as well.

“With the support of Sustainable Energy for All, the Nigerian Government designed the first-of-its-kind Energy Transition Plan to tackle the dual crises of energy poverty and climate change and to deliver SDG7 by 2030 and net zero by 2060.

“Through Damilola’s leadership, SEforALL continues to offer support to the country through the Energy Transition Office as well as through programmes such as the Universal Energy Facility. Her reappointment is not only a win for Nigeria but a win for the world,” Tinubu stated.

According to Francesco Starace, Chair, Governance Board, SEforALL, “Damilola has been this kind of leader, focused on impact and going beyond rhetoric. As a Governance Board, we are confident that she provides the leadership needed to take Sustainable Energy for All to the next level.”

Also speaking, Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, said: “Damilola’s reappointment at Sustainable Energy for All will further support our collective efforts to develop and scale up sustainable energy solutions in Africa.”

On her own, Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, said “I welcome Damilola’s reappointment and look forward to our continued partnership,” while Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, welcomed “the CEO’s reappointment as she continues to steer this great organisation.”

Reacting, Ogunbiyi said, “I am committed to working with countries around the world, ensuring that all people irrespective of where they currently live, can lead dignified, productive and healthy lives powered by sustainable energy.”

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organisation that works in partnership with the United Nations and leaders in government, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society and philanthropies to drive faster action towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 – in line with the Paris Agreement on climate.