CAP-A appoints Osinbajo as new Chair board of directors
By Felicia Nwosu
The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) has appointed Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former immediate vice president of Nigeria and the Global Advisor at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) as its new Chair of the Board of Directors.
According to the platform, this is to assist in the growth and mission of unlocking Africa’s potential as a global hub for climate action.
The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) said its highly honoured to have the former president to the Board of Directors as Chair, with immediate effect.
“We are deeply honoured to have Prof. Osinbajo join the CAP-A Board of Directors as Chair to assist with the next phase of our growth and our mission of unlocking Africa’s potential as a global hub for climate action,” the statement.
James Mwangi, CAP-A Founder, while expressing his delight over Osinbajo’s acceptance, noted that his positive track record over the years will be highly instrumental to the growth of the climate body.
“His vast experience and passion for transforming African countries’ economies in harmony with climatic needs will be invaluable to CAP-A’s mission, especially coming out of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit that made a strong push for accelerated climate action.”
The new chair commended the remarkable shift recorded by the CAPA since its inception, especially in changing nthe global and continental narrative from Africa being a victim of the climate crisis to holding the key to accelerating global climate action.
He acknowledged his appreciation for being recognised with such honour.
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