Osinbajo appointed as Global Advisor for GEAPP

Barely six weeks after serving as Nigeria’s Vice President for eight years, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed by Global Energy Alliance For People and Planet (GEAPP) as their Global Advisor.

The non-profit organisation made this known on their Twitter account on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Neptune Prime reports that Prof Osinbajo will drive GEAPP’s mission to accelerate clean energy deployment in emerging economies including Nigeria.

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🟢JUST IN: The @EnergyAlliance is thrilled to announce the appointment of former VP of Nigeria, HE @ProfOsinbajo, as a Global Advisor, guiding our mission to accelerate #cleanenergy deployment in emerging economies.#LetsChangeEnergy pic.twitter.com/dLluAe3FPO

— Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (@EnergyAlliance) July 11, 2023

“As a champion for just energy transitions in Africa, Prof Osinbajo will work alongside Energy Alliance to unlock greater capital flows into the clean energy sector & boost Africa’s share in the global carbon market through the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative,” the organisation wrote.

“Energy Alliance CEO, Simon Harford, praises Prof Osinbajo’s expertise, leadership and global network as a valuable catalyst “for our mission.”

Prof Osinbajo while responding to the appointment wrote on his Twitter handle, “I am excited to announce that I have been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.

“Together, we will work to unlock capital flows into the clean energy sector and boost Africa’s share in the global carbon market.

“GEAPP in such a short period have demonstrated a commitment to support developing countries’ shift to a clean energy using models that ensure universal energy access as well as drive economic growth, generate jobs & sustainable livelihoods and meet urgent climate goals.

“I am thrilled at the opportunity to work with Energy Alliance.”

I am excited to announce that I have been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet @EnergyAlliance. Together, we will work to unlock capital flows into the clean energy sector and boost Africa's share in the global carbon market through #ACMI pic.twitter.com/iZpiNPzdaA

— Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) July 11, 2023

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