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LAGOS – GENESIS Energy, a pan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty, as a Campaign Policy Partner on its Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign.
The landmark agreement, formalised during an exclusive high-level event in London,underscores GENESIS Energy’s commitment to the African energy sector by driving investment and policy change for cleaner communities, industries, and a sustainable future, while also supporting global efforts to attract investment in clean energy and bolster energy access.
Through this partnership, GENESIS Energy and Global Citizen will collaborate on a unifying, energy-focused campaign that accelerates access to clean energy and amplifies climate solutions, a statement said.
Leveraging Global Citizen’s advocacy platform and extensive global network, the campaign will engage government leaders, donors, civil society, and private sector actors to mobilise resources and shape policy that enables a just energy transition in Africa.
Mr. Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman and CEO of GENESIS Energy, while commenting on the significance of the partnership, emphasised the company’s unwavering commitment to accelerating sustainable clean energy access and the company’s mission of “Lighting Up Africa One Community at a Time’’.
He said: “At GENESIS Energy, we believe clean, reliable energy is the foundation of economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability. Through our partnership with Global Citizen, we are raising awareness and championing clean energy’s vital role in closing Africa’s energy gap. Together, we will drive innovation and advocate for policy changes that accelerate access to energy—bringing opportunities to millions of underserved communities.
