Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
TIME Earth Award
Named as the first Nigerian recipient of the TIME Earth Awards for climate leadership.
ACMI Launch
Helps launch the African Carbon Markets Initiative at COP27 in Egypt.
UN Appointment
Assumes office as the CEO of SEforALL and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General.
Leadership at REA
Ogunbiyi serves as the first female Managing Director of the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency.
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, has been honored as the first Nigerian recipient of the TIME Earth Awards. The recognition highlights her global leadership in accelerating the transition to clean energy and expanding electricity access in developing nations.