Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
TIME Earth Award
Named as the first Nigerian recipient of the TIME Earth Awards for global climate leadership.
Finance Milestone
SEforALL reaches $1.6 trillion in energy finance commitments under her stewardship.
UN Appointment
Assumes role as CEO of SEforALL and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General.
REA Leadership
Ogunbiyi serves as the first female Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria.
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, has been named to the 2026 TIME Earth list, making her the first Nigerian to receive the honor. President Bola Tinubu lauded the achievement as a milestone for Nigeria’s leadership in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts.