President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has congratulated Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, for being the only Nigerian included in the Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025 list of 50 global figures driving climate action.
The President commended Ms Ogunbiyi’s leadership in advancing an equitable energy transition that benefits underprivileged communities, especially across the Global South. He highlighted her work with the UN-led Energy Compacts and the Mission 300 initiative, aimed at providing electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, noting that these efforts reflect Nigeria’s contribution to the global climate and energy agenda.
President Tinubu emphasized that the recognition reflects Ms Ogunbiyi’s personal excellence and underscores Nigeria’s growing role in shaping sustainable solutions worldwide. He encouraged her to continue inspiring young Nigerians and women across Africa and wished her continued success in representing the nation on the global stage.
