The Former Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo has been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
The development was made known in a statement announcing the appointment on the company’s website on Tuesday.
The statement partly read: “The GEAPP is thrilled to announce the appointment of former VP of Nigeria, Prof Osinbajo, as a Global Advisor, guiding our mission to accelerate clean energy deployment in emerging economies.
“Osinbajo will support GEAPP’s partnership with governments to enhance the enabling environment and delivery effectiveness to unlock faster and greater capital flows into the clean energy sector.
“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.
“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.”
Prof Osinbajo also confirmed the new appointed via series of tweets on Twitter.
He wrote, “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.
“GEAPP in such a short period has 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 & sustainable livelihoods, and meet urgent climate goals.
“I am thrilled at the opportunity to work with @EnergyAlliance.”
