Damilola Ogunbiyi has made history as the first Nigerian to receive the prestigious TIME Earth Award. This global honor recognizes her massive efforts to bring clean energy to people who need it most.
Ogunbiyi serves as the CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). She also works as a Special Representative to the UN Secretary-General.
TIME Magazine named her among six global leaders for her work in fighting climate change in March 2026.
The award is the highest honor from TIME for environmental action. This win follows years of her leading projects that provide electricity to millions of homes and businesses.
Leading The Global Shift To Clean Power
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Ogunbiyi on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He said her success shows Nigeria’s growing influence in solving global problems.
In a statement, the President alleged that her dedication serves as a great example for all Nigerians. He noted that her leadership helped secure over $1.6 trillion in global energy funding.
Before her global role, Ogunbiyi led the Rural Electrification Agency in Nigeria. Consequently, she oversaw a project that brought power to over eight million citizens.
“The energy transition is about people and the families and communities whose lives are transformed by reliable, clean power,” Ogunbiyi said.
She added that putting people at the center of energy is the only way to succeed.
Additionally, she noted that Nigeria is currently running one of the largest renewable energy programs in the world. This helps create new opportunities and better livelihoods for many families.
This news is important to our readers because clean energy means more stable electricity for your home. It also creates jobs for young Nigerians in the growing green technology sector.
When our local experts succeed on the world stage, it opens doors for more investment in our own communities.
This could lead to a steady power supply and a cleaner environment for your family.
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