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I applaud the G7 Italy Climate, Energy, and Environment Ministers' pledge to prioritize #genderequity in the #energytransition ! 🌍 

Find out more about this #G7 ministerial meeting and the Ministers' communique: g7italy.it/en/the-ministe…

The inaugural cohort of Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold #STEM Trainees in #Panama met with @secenergiapanama National Energy Secretary Rosilena Lindo! Our trainees will be part of #OperaciónSolar , illuminating over 600 families, 10 schools & 5 communities across Panama with PV systems.💡

Energy is crucial in addressing climate change & fostering sustainable growth. We must accelerate the #energytransition ensuring no one is left behind!

Read more in the final communiqué from G7 Italy Ministers of Climate, Energy and Environment: ow.ly/Iq8a50RupfI

In a hospital setting, power is life. Patients’ outcomes are directly related to the availability of reliable power. Watch as Masanga Hospital Matron Isatu Mansaray explain how reliable power in hospitals is an absolute necessity for the delivery of essential medical services ⬇️

I welcome the G7 Italy Ministers of Climate, Energy, and Environment recognition of the critical role of #energy in the fight against #climatechange and emphasizing the global need for a just and equitable #energy transition.

Here is their communique: g7italy.it/wp-content/upl…

Green jobs in the energy sector are crucial for environmental sustainability and economic growth. The demand is rising for experts in #renewableenergy , energy efficiency & sustainable infrastructure development.

📣 At Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold, we fully agree with the @un Secretary-General António Guterres: a just energy transition must prioritize #climatejustice . As demand for critical minerals grows, let's ensure #renewableenergy growth fosters equity & sustainability: ow.ly/SVwx50Rsfmz

Great to meet Malawi energy minister Ibrahim Matola at World Economic Forum #SpecialMeeting24 in #Riyadh to discuss inclusive and just #energy transitions in developing economies. As part of Global Shapers lets uplift the #youthvoice for #collaboration #sdg7 Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

Ensuring #genderequality is crucial for a just & equitable energy transition. Today, Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold, w/ support of MFA Iceland 🇮🇸, AustrianDev & Secretaría Nacional de Energía🇵🇦, is launching a new cohort of #STEM Trainees in #Panama ! Check out what Rosilena Lindo has to say about the new cohort! ⬇️

While in #Lagos last weekend, Damilola Ogunbiyi met with Hon. Commissioner of Energy Biodun Ogunleye to discuss a just & equitable energy transition and closing the energy gap -  ensuring no one is left behind! ⚡

Always great to catch up with The Lagos State Govt's Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Honorable Commissioner of Energy & Mineral Resources, Lagos State, Biodun Ogunleye about the Lagos State electricity regulator, Lagos energy transition plan, and geo-spatial integrated energy planning tool.

Watch Sasha Suke, a labor ward nurse in 🇸🇱, highlight the vital role of reliable power in hospitals during pregnancy and childbirth.

Accelerating electrification of delivery rooms is essential to prevent avoidable deaths!

Learn more: ow.ly/EUlx50Rpf0a

#PoweringLivesSL

Big thank you to Hon. Babajimi Benson, #KeithHammond & #SallyWoolhouse from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for the Ayangburen Market visit today! Their visit was an opportunity to showcase tangible impact of our programmes on promoting clean energy use, creating green jobs, &tackling energy poverty.

The visit to Ayangburen market demonstrates opportunities to power small businesses through #solar and battery storage systems.

It was a great pleasure hosting UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱's Keith Hammond & UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬's Sally Woolhouse. My thanks to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for their continued support

Today, Damilola Ogunbiyi hosted Hon. Babajimi Benson, UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱's Keith Hammond & UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬's Sally Woolhouse, at Ayangburen market to showcase Universal Energy Facility (UEF)'s SSPU programme impact, highlighting the crucial role of #cleanenergy for a brighter future.

Many thanks to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

I am really pleased to welcome to Ayanburen market Hon. Babajimi Benson, the member of the House of Representatives of #Nigeria representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in Lagos State, to see how Universal Energy Facility (UEF) has deployed high-capacity solar power and battery storage systems.

Alongside Keith Hammond, Head of the Green Growth Team at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Sierra Leone, it's a pleasure to host UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 Head of Economic Development, Sally Woolhouse at the Ayanburen market in the outskirts of Lagos to see deployment of solar power and battery storage systems.

With 140+ #cleanenergy connections at Ayangburen market in Lagos, Universal Energy Facility (UEF)’s grantee SOLAD is changing lives! Currently, Damilola Ogunbiyi & Hon. Babajimi Benson, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Keith Hammond & Sally Woolhouse visit, engaging with #solarenergy users, witnessing its business impact!☀️

🔴 Live now! Damilola Ogunbiyi visits Ayangburen market in #Lagos w/ Hon. Babajimi Benson & Keith Hammond, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Head of Green Growth Team in 🇸🇱, to see how Universal Energy Facility (UEF) is transforming lives with #sustainableenergy & #cleancooking solutions for thousands of Nigerians!