Genesis Energy and Global Citizen Partner to Drive Renewable Energy Adoption Across Nigeria and Africa

Strategic Insights -

In a move to advance Africa's clean energy agenda, Genesis Energy, a leading pan-African clean energy infrastructure company, has formed a strategic partnership with Global Citizen, a renowned international advocacy organization. The partnership comes as part of Global Citizen's 'Scaling Up Renewables in Africa' campaign, which aims to mobilize investment, shape energy policies, and accelerate the continent's transition to sustainable power.

Key Takeaways:

  • Genesis Energy and Global Citizen have partnered to drive renewable energy adoption and expand clean power access across Nigeria and Africa as part of Global Citizen's 'Scaling Up Renewables in Africa' campaign.
  • The partnership aims to mobilize investment, shape energy policies, and accelerate the continent's transition to sustainable power, with a focus on closing the energy access gap in Africa.
  • Genesis Energy and Global Citizen will engage government leaders, investors, and civil society to support clean energy policy reforms and mobilize resources and private capital to boost Africa's energy infrastructure.
  • The partnership is expected to accelerate Nigeria's transition to low-carbon power while attracting international financing for renewable infrastructure.
  • Over 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity, making renewable energy a critical component of the continent's development story.
  • Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman and CEO of Genesis Energy, highlighted the importance of reliable clean energy for social progress and economic growth, while Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Global Affairs Officer at Global Citizen, emphasized the partnership's alignment with the fight against poverty.

Statistics:

  • Over 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity (Source: "Driving Renewable Investment and Energy Transition")
  • Renewable energy is critical for economic development and poverty reduction (Source: Michael Sheldrick, Global Citizen)
  • Genesis Energy aims to "Light Up Africa One Community at a Time" to expand access to sustainable energy (Source: Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Genesis Energy)
  • The partnership aims to mobilize investment, shape energy policies, and accelerate the continent's transition to sustainable power (Source: Global Citizen)

Sources:

  • "Genesis Energy and Global Citizen Partner to Drive Renewable Energy Adoption Across Nigeria and Africa"
  • Global Citizen's "Scaling Up Renewables in Africa" campaign
  • Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman and CEO of Genesis Energy