Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed a Global Advisor to the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
Osinbajo confirmed the appointment in a series of tweets on Tuesday. He said he was honored to be appointed to the role and looked forward to working with GEAPP to accelerate the deployment of clean energy worldwide.
“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.”
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)
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GEAPP is a new initiative launched in November 2021 by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) initiative, and the World Economic Forum. GEAPP aims to mobilize $100 billion in public and private capital to accelerate the deployment of clean energy in developing countries.
Osinbajo’s appointment as a Global Advisor is a significant development for GEAPP. He is a respected figure in the global energy community, and his appointment will help raise the GEAPP profile and its work.
