Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has announced a new appointment he just got.
Osinbajo, who was denied the presidency ticket by the All Progressives Party says he has been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
He confirmed the development in a series of tweets on Tuesday.
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.
The former Vice-President last month led a team of distinguished experts in observing the general elections in Sierra Leone
“GEAPP in such a short period has demonstrated a commitment to support developing countries’ shift to a 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”
GEAPP also confirmed Osinbajo’s appointment.
It said: “The @EnergyAlliance is thrilled to announce the appointment of former VP of Nigeria, HE @ProfOsinbajo, as a Global Advisor, guiding our mission to accelerate #cleanenergy deployment in emerging economies.
“A champion for just energy transitions in Africa, @ProfOsinbajo will work alongside @EnergyAlliance to unlock greater capital flows into the #cleanenergy sector & boost Africa’s share in the global carbon market through the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative
