Secretariat
Dr. Tosin Akande
Executive Secretary
Dr. Tosin Akande is a Global Development and Renewable Energy Specialist with a BA degree in Governance and Public Policy from Syracuse University as well as M.Sc & PhD degrees in Socio-Economic Development from the London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, respectively. With 15 years of cumulative experience across…
Ugonna Dimeke
Executive Assistant
Ugonna Dimeke is passionate about the Renewable Energy space and combines his ICT experience with his accounting background to carry out his research and administrative duties. He is a chartered member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) and a certified Procurement and Logistics personnel.
Motunrayo Akinfala
Programme Manager
Motunrayo Akinfala is a Sustainable Development Professional with years of excellent project management experience across the hospitality, IT, communications, environment and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining REAN, Motunrayo worked as a Sales & Marketing Executive at an international hotel where she impressively expanded the annual revenues by forging partnerships with local and international organizations including…
Joseph Ekpo-Mkpang
Rean Membership & Administrative Officer
Joseph Ekpo-Mkpang is a seasoned Communications Officer with extensive experience in media management, case management, and client care services. With a solid background in association membership and administration, he plays a crucial role in the operations of REAN, overseeing membership and partnership strategies, as well as managing administrative and operational functions. His expertise includes coordinating…
Executive Committee
Ayo Ademilua
President
CEO of A4&T Power Solutions in Nigeria, with operational portfolios in mini-grid projects, C&I projects, and Solar Home Systems distribution. He has a background in Finance and Strategic Management (B.sc Accounting) and an MBA with a specialization in Finance. He is a consultant to the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) on sustainability and renewable energy….
Damilola Asaleye
Vice President
Damilola Asaleye is a renewable energy entrepreneur with over 15 years experience. She is the COO/Co-founder of Ashdam Solar Company Limited. She also serves as the Founder and Executive Director of the Girls and Women Technological Empowerment Organisation – GWTEO. Studied Regulation for Sustainable Development Goal 7 at the Florence School of Regulation under the…
Safiya Aliyu
Treasurer
Safiya Aliyu joined the Renewable Energy industry in 2007. She has a Master’s in Business Administration from Nigerian Defence Academy Postgradate School. Obtained her first degree from Kaduna State University in the year 2010. Before her graduation from the university, she volunteered with the Developmental Association for Renewable Energies (DARE) supporting the Solar Cooker Deployment…
Dr. Tosin Akande
Executive Secretary
Dr. Tosin Akande is a Global Development and Renewable Energy Specialist with a BA degree in Governance and Public Policy from Syracuse University as well as M.Sc & PhD degrees in Socio-Economic Development from the London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, respectively. With 15 years of cumulative experience across…
Bassey Obeten
Head, Partnerships and Programmes
Born in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Bassey has spent the last 15 years raising awareness locally and internationally about climate action, renewable energy, and the role of the girl child in bridging the gender gap in STEM with a keen focus on solar technology and waste recycling. Bassey Obeten holds a Bachelor of Science…
Oisereime Gloria Lloyd-Dietake
Head of Communications
Oisereime Lloyd is currently the communications and business development manager at SolarSister Nigeria. She started her career as a media executive at a PR organization- MediaCraftAssociates. Oisereime manages the North Central region at Solar Sister, overseeing itsoperations, supporting employees and entrepreneurs, and identifying new areas for energyaccess. She has worked in off-grid communities in Bayelsa,…
Advisory Board Members
Eme Kponu
Eme Kponu is currently an energy market advisor with the Nigeria Power Sector Program an initiative of USAID/Power Africa for Nigeria. In her role working with international development agencies in the last four years, she has been involved in energy access and sustainability initiatives, project development, implementation and execution, capacity building, training and coaching, sales,…
Adepeju Adebajo
Peju Adebajo is a senior business executive, currently serving as CEO of Lumos Nigeria. Peju has built a career over the past 30 years, holding CEO positions for over 13 years. Prior to helming Lumos, Peju was appointed as the Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture for Ogun state Government. Peju studied internationally gaining her BSc and…
Zakari Aliyu
Zakari Aliyu CNA, MNIM, MBA ( Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria). He is a partner in BPS Consult Ltd, whose specialty includes Feasibilities & Market Research, Tax Management, Due Diligence and Project & Forensic Audit. Zakari has also developed key competence in the power sector, particularly, Renewable Energy (RE) and Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and…
Yusuf Suleiman
Suleiman Yusuf is the CEO of Blue Camel Energy Limited, an Abuja based Renewable energy & Power back-up solution provider with 12 years of experience. Suleiman read economics and is a graduate of Bayero University, Kano. He was involved with one of Nigeria’s most impressive GREEN housing projects, the highly acclaimed off-grid Luxury apartments in…
Vera Nwanze
VERA NWANZE (Mrs.) Fellow PSN, B.Pharm, MBA, FPGE (USA) Vera is an experienced professional with over 25 years of extensive strategic and operational leadership experience in various multinational companies spanning across Pharmaceuticals, FMCGs and the Renewable Energy Sector. She was formerly the Country Group Head for Novartis Pharmaceuticals West Africa, former General Manager for Philip…
Ujunwa Ojemeni
Ujunwa Ojemeni is an energy expert, a development finance executive and gender inclusion advocate. At the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources Lagos State, she drives policies, investments opportunities and implementation strategies to deliver reliable energy to the citizens of the State. She is also an Advisor with the Private Finance…
Patrick Tolani
Dr. Patrick Olayinka Tolani: CEO, Community Energy Social Enterprise Ltd (CESEL). Patrick has worked in the international development arena for close to three decades across Africa, Europe and Asia. He holds a degree in Law and a Master of Laws Degree from Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife. Called to the Nigerian Bar 1991, Patrick also has two…
Board of Trustees
Prof Mohammed Dauda
Director,Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development,UNIMAID
Dr Edu J Inam
Director, International Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Research (ICEESR), University of Uyo
Prof Olu Lafe
Chairman,MITDACO Group
Ify Malo
Founder/CEO,Clean Technology Hub
Eka Sunmonu
Founder/CEO,TopNotch Integrated Concepts Limited
Chief Chris Umeh
Retired ED, BOIEx-Central BankerInvestor and Philantropist
Engr Dr Mrs Halimat Adeniran
Chairman,Nigeria Society of Engineers, Bwari Branch, Abuja