Oredola Adeola
The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Governance Board approved the reappointment of Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi to a second five-year term as Chief Executive Officer.
Sherry Kennedy, SEforALL, Director of Communications, made this known in a statement obtained by Advisors Reports on Thursday.
According to the international organization, Ms. Ogunbiyi becomes the first CEO to be renewed for a second five-year term reflecting tremendous results and impact under her leadership.
Kenny said, “Under Ogunbiyi’s leadership, the organization has made great strides to enable just, equitable and sustainable energy transitions that ensure better quality of life and opportunities for people living in developing regions.
“Recognized as a trailblazer during her first term, which began in 2020, Ms. Ogunbiyi led an ambitious 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 are at greatest risk of being left behind.
“In that period, SEforALL, through a range of innovative programmes and initiatives, established working relationships with over 200 partners, and supported over 90 countries globally.
“SEforALL has prioritized evidence-based support to in-country capacity building that is driving policy, project, and ecosystem action with sustainable energy solutions towards climate and development priorities,” the statement by Kennedy confirmed.
OGUNBIYI’S 5-YEAR ACHIEVEMENT AT A GLANCE
USD 1.3 trillion in commitments expressed through Energy Compacts to support the achievement of SDG7. SEforALL, in partnership with UN-Energy, spearheaded the Energy Compacts, enabling the first-time capture of energy specific voluntary SDG7 commitments, aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions.
129,000,000 people have gained access to electricity and 22,000,000 people have gained access to clean cooking through Energy Compact commitments.
Raised USD 40 million as subsidy to bridge the gap for new mini-grid and high-capacity standalone solar systems that supported Sierra Leone, Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin and Nigeria through the Universal Energy Facility (UEF), a results-based financing facility and multi-donor platform managed by SEforALL.
CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for SEforAll and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, in her remark said, “It is an honour to be appointed for a second five-year term as the CEO of Sustainable Energy for All.
“I look forward to continuing my SEforALL and UN Energy roles and working with leaders in government, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society and philanthropies to end energy poverty and accelerate a just and equitable energy transition.
“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,” Ogunbiyi said.
Francesco Starace, Chair, Governance Board, SEforALL, said, “Sustainable energy is the solution we need to stave off the climate crisis and build a better future for both people and planet.
“And that is why the right leadership is necessary to lead Sustainable Energy for All, which is mobilizing finance and partnerships to help countries achieve their energy, climate and development goals.
He emphasised that 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,” Chair, Governance Board, SEforALL said.
President Bola Tinubu, in his comment on the reappointment of Ms. Ogunbiyi said, “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 said.
