Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
TIME Earth Award
Named as the first Nigerian recipient of the TIME Earth Awards for global climate leadership.
TIME Earth Award
Named as the first Nigerian recipient of the TIME Earth Awards for climate leadership.
Finance Milestone
SEforALL reaches $1.6 trillion in energy finance commitments under her stewardship.
ACMI Launch
Helps launch the African Carbon Markets Initiative at COP27 in Egypt.
UN Appointment
Assumes role as CEO of SEforALL and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General.
UN Appointment
Assumes office as the 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.
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.
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.