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NYSC dream to nutrition enterprise: How BATN Foundation’s F4F grant transformed Pemnia Wellness

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NYSC dream to nutrition enterprise: How BATN Foundation’s F4F grant transformed Pemnia Wellness

Adebisi Opeyemi’s journey with Pemnia Wellness began as a simple NYSC project driven by her passion for food security and nutrition. Today, it has grown into a thriving agribusiness producing innovative, orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) products that tackle vitamin A deficiency while empowering women farmers in her community. Her success story was made possible by the BATN Foundation’s Farmers for the Future (F4F) programme, which provided the funding, business training, and mentorship that turned her vision into a viable enterprise

Adebisi Opeyemi
Adebisi Opeyemi

Tell us about Pemnia Wellness. How did your journey begin?

It was born out of a deep passion for food security, nutrition and community empowerment during my NYSC year in 2023. As a graduate of Crop Production, I was always concerned about the widespread issue of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) in Nigeria. During my service year, I discovered the potential of biofortified Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) to combat malnutrition and create economic opportunities.

I participated in the Farmers for the Future (F4F) and emerged as one of the winners. This win was the push that turned Pemnia Wellness from an idea to a real enterprise. What began as a small vision during NYSC is now a growing enterprise committed to sustainable nutrition and impactful agribusiness of providing nutritious OFSP-based products such as Vita Flour, Vita Meal, Vita Garri and Vita Crisps.

What role did the Farmers for the Future Grant play?

The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant was a game-changer for Pemnia Wellness. At the time we received the grant, we were still at the product development stage and struggling to find our place in the market. The grant provided us with the financial and strategic support needed to complete our product development, conduct trials and launch our Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP)-based products into the market.

Through the F4F programme, I also gained access to tailored business training, mentorship and practical exposure to food processing best practices, which helped me improve our production quality, develop proper branding and build systems for sustainability. We were also able to purchase essential equipment that allowed us to scale our operations modestly.

What’s the most rewarding part of your journey so far?

The most rewarding part of my journey has been seeing how Pemnia Wellness is creating real, measurable impact in people’s lives especially women and young people and creating market access to women in Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) cultivation. One unforgettable moment was when a respected entrepreneur recognized my brand before I introduced myself, it reminded me that our impact is being seen. Knowing that a product I started developing during NYSC is now helping to fight vitamin A deficiency and improve livelihoods in my community is fulfilling. That ripple effect of health, empowerment, and hope is the most priceless part of this journey.

What’s been your biggest win so far?

One of my biggest wins has been successfully taking Pemnia Wellness from product development to market launch, with over 256 units sold under 10 months purely through community marketing and referrals. This year, we proudly received the Outstanding Business Person Award by Business Women hub Nigeria, a powerful recognition of the impact we are making in agribusiness and nutrition. Another major milestone was securing our FDA approval, which has validated the quality and safety of our products and positioned us for wider market access. These wins, combined with our continuous efforts to empower women and youth in OFSP cultivation reflect the purposeful growth of Pemnia Wellness.

What was your experience like during the selection and training process?

The selection and training process for the Farmers for the Future Grant was transformative. From refining our business model during the pitch phase to going through the selection bootcamp, every stage challenged me to think deeper about Pemnia Wellness’s value, structure and long-term sustainability. The mentorship sessions helped sharpen our strategic thinking and product positioning, while the training provided practical insights into agribusiness management, branding and market access.

One of the most inspiring aspects was connecting with other young Agripreneurs who were equally passionate about transforming food systems in Nigeria.

What skill or lesson from F4F do you still use today?

One of the most valuable lessons I gained from the F4F programme is the importance of product market fit and strategic positioning. During the training, I learned how to refine my value proposition, validate market needs and tailor our messaging to target the right audience. This helped us align our OFSP-based products with health-conscious consumers and institutional buyers. The skills gained have enhanced our operational efficiency, minimized waste and made our business more attractive to partners and buyers.

What impact has the grant had on your business?

A lot! The Farmers for the Future (F4F) grant came in at the right time for Pemnia Wellness. At the time we received the grant, we didn’t yet have a market-ready product, just prototypes and a strong vision. The grant helped us complete product development for our orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) products; Vita Flour, Vita Meal, Vita Garri and Vita Crisps, and launch into the market with proper packaging, branding and initial market testing.

The funds enabled us to purchase critical processing equipments, conduct product nutritional analysis, register our trademark, and kickstart the regulatory processes. We began engaging paying customers, reaching over 100 people in first six months. We have since earned FDA approval and expanded brand recognition. The F4F grant funded our operations and gave us the credibility, exposure and momentum to grow an impactful agribusiness.

What do you tell people who say, “Agriculture isn’t for youth”?

I tell them they are seeing agriculture through an outdated lens. Agriculture today is a space for innovation, technology and real social impact. With the right mindset and platforms like Farmers for the Future, young people can build scalable, profitable, and purpose-driven ventures. Agriculture is the future and youth are the drivers of that transformation.

What challenges have you overcome, and how has the support from the program helped you navigate them?

One of our major challenges at Pemnia Wellness was completing product development without access to sufficient funding, setting up basic processing infrastructure and navigating regulatory requirements for market entry. We also struggled with limited market visibility and access to technical expertise. The Farmers for the Future (F4F) programme provided funding and clarity. The programme gave me the right tools, confidence, and network to transform our initial idea into a growing solution that addresses nutrition, food loss and youth empowerment.

Have you created jobs or mentored others?

Yes, today I employ three permanent staff who manage daily operations, production and logistics. Additionally, we engage 12 community women as seasonal workers during production periods, providing them with income opportunities and hands-on experience in food processing. Beyond employment, I actively mentor upcoming entrepreneurs who have been inspired by Pemnia Wellness. Many of them reached out after seeing our work and impacts and I have supported them with practical guidance, sharing insights on value addition, product development and navigating early-stage agribusiness challenges.

What does sustainable farming mean to you?

To me, sustainable farming means cultivating with care producing food in a way that nourishes people while preserving the environment and supporting local economies. It’s about minimizing waste, using clean energy and creating inclusive systems where women, youth and smallholder farmers can thrive economically.

What’s next for you and your business?

At Pemnia Wellness, the next phase is scaling our production capacity and expanding our reach beyond Oyo State into two new African markets in other states and countries through strategic partnerships. We are working towards getting NAFDAC and SON final approval to access larger retail chains, schools and hospitals. We also plan to set up a dedicated clean energy processing facility to improve efficiency and reduce post-harvest losses. Long-term, the goal is to become a model enterprise in biofortified food processing empowering youths, supporting smallholder farmers, and nourishing communities with nutritious food solutions.

What would you say to other youth or Corps Members considering applying for the next grant?

Go for it, this opportunity can be the turning point in your entrepreneurial journey. The Farmers for the Future (F4F) grant is a launchpad that provides training, mentorship, visibility and a supportive network. More details on the grant is available via the BATN Foundation mobile app or visit the website www.batnf.net/wealthishere I applied during my NYSC year with just a vision and today PEMNIA WELLNESS is a recognised brand driving nutrition, sustainability and youth empowerment. Be bold, stay clear on your goals and apply. Agribusiness is the future, and this programme is investing in the leaders who will shape it. 

Any tips for new applicants?

Application for the 2025 edition is currently open and closes 20th July 2025. Focus on the problem you are solving, not just the product you are offering. Be clear about your value chain, your target beneficiaries, and how your idea creates real impact economically, socially, or environmentally. Use data or field experience to back up your claims. Show tractions, how your solution stands out and is scalable. And most importantly, be authentic, let your passion and purpose shine through.

AMCEN 20: Greenpeace urges ministers to deliver bold action on plastics, climate justice, forest protection

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AMCEN 20: Greenpeace urges ministers to deliver bold action on plastics, climate justice, forest protection

As the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) convenes in Nairobi, Greenpeace Africa has called on the continent’s environmental ministers to demonstrate bold leadership on critical environmental challenges facing the continent and the world.

Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead, Pan African Plastics Project
Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead, Pan African Plastics Project

The 20th session of AMCEN marks a defining moment for Africa’s unified voice on environmental policy, bringing together ministers from all 54 African countries at a time when decisive action on plastic pollution, climate justice, and biodiversity loss is more urgent than ever.

Greenpeace Africa urges ministers to prioritise three critical areas:

Uphold Strong Plastics Treaty Commitment

African ministers must reaffirm the visionary leadership demonstrated at AMCEN 19/2 Decision, which called for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty addressing pollution across its entire lifecycle. With negotiations entering a critical phase at INC-5.2 in Geneva this August, any retreat from Africa’s strong position would undermine the continent’s unified voice and environmental goals.

Hellen Dena, Project Lead, Pan African Plastic Project, said: “The plastic pollution crisis is disproportionately affecting African communities. From open burning and illegal waste dumping in low-income communities, to the health threats of microplastics and toxic chemicals, it is often the most vulnerable that bear the brunt of this crisis. AMCEN must resist industry pressure and maintain its call for plastics  production caps in the Global Plastics Treaty.”

Make Polluters Pay

New polling data reveals overwhelming public support for making oil and gas corporations pay for climate damage. A Greenpeace-Oxfam study shows 81% of respondents across 13 African countries support taxes on fossil fuel companies to fund climate recovery, including 85% in Kenya and 80% in South Africa.

Sherelee Odayar, Oil and Gas Campaigner, said: “AMCEN must champion reparations for climate damages and ensure that those who profited most from environmental destruction contribute to addressing the damage. This is not just environmental policy but a matter of justice for communities suffering the worst climate impacts.”

Protect Forests Through Direct Community Finance and Rights Recognition

As deforestation accelerates across the continent, AMCEN must commit to the implementation of deforestation action plans that center Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities with direct access to finance and recognition of their rights.

Dr Lamfu Yengong, Greenpeace Africa’s Lead Forest Campaigner, said: “African forests are being decimated while those who have protected them for generations are sidelined. AMCEN must ensure direct finance and recognition of the rights of the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities who are the most effective guardians of our biodiversity.”

AMCEN’s outcomes will directly shape Africa’s positions at major international forums, including INC 5.2, COP 30, and UNEA 7. Unity across the continent is essential to ensure that African priorities are not compromised in global negotiations.

“Africa’s strength lies in its unity,” added Koaile Monaheng, Greenpeace Africa’s Pan African Political Strategist. “Our leaders must act with courage, not caution – with conviction, not compromise. The people of Africa are demanding action, and AMCEN must deliver.”

Nnimmo Bassey: Alternatives for socioecological cohesion

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Nnimmo Bassey: Alternatives for socioecological cohesion

 Welcome words by Nnimmo Bassey, Director of HOMEF, at the 2nd Nigeria Socioecological Alternatives Convergence, held at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on Monday, July 14, 2025

Nnimmo Bassey
Nnimmo Bassey

The fabric of the social and environmental conditions of Nigeria are literally stretched to the limit. The threats emanate from local and global strands of the polycrisis wracking the globe. Exploitation, displacements, conflicts, climate chaos, socioeconomic inequities combine to threaten the tenuous fabrics holding our nation and peoples together.

Desertification, deforestation, extreme water and air pollution, deadly floods, coastal and gully erosion, insecure farms and diverse ecological devastations all merit a declaration of national environmental security state of emergency? The widespread environmental challenges also provide clear platforms for collective work to salvage the situation in ways that political coalitions may not.

Waiting before acting is a luxury the people cannot afford. The clarion call for action is urgent and critically existential. This reality inspired the Nigeria Socioecological Alternatives Convergence (NSAC). Regrettably at this second outing the conditions remain dire. We remain undaunted because we understand that the struggle for the change we need cannot be a sprint because it has to be a comprehensive overhaul of a system entrenched by indifference and lack of accountability.

The socioecological alternatives we propagate must overturn the current predatory system of destructive extraction and shredded ecological safety nets. Our charter has to construct a Nigeria that is decolonial and post extractivist.

In the maiden national convergence, we collectively agreed to a national charter for socioecological justice. Even as we achieved that major milestone we had hopes that at a future date, we would have participants from other African countries. That future has come faster than we expected. At this convergence we have participants from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. We also have other international partners. The reality of having an African Socioecological Alternatives Convergence (ASAC) is drawing near.

There are sources to learn from in efforts to overhaul environmental governance in our nation.

  • In Africa, Kenya and South Africa have constitutional provisions for environmental rights that we can learn from.
  • The South American countries of Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela have constitutional provisions for the rights of Nature.
  • The Rights of Nature includes the right for Nature to be free from pollution. It also places obligations on human at a number of levels. The Declaration on the Rights of Mother Earth is yet to be universally adopted[1].
  • There is a strong campaign for the recognition of ecocide as a crime in the Rome Statute in line with genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, etc.
  • We already have outcomes of litigations as well as reports that show evidence of ecocide in Nigeria and these could back up the urgency of the crisis. Two of such reports are the UNEP Report (Environmental Assessment of Ogoni environment, 2011) and the Bayelsa State Oil and Environment Commission Report (Environmental Genocide, 2023). 
  • Delta State House of Assembly is working on a bill to recognise the personhood of River Ethiope. The 2014 National Confab had recommendations for justiciability of human and environmental rights 

According to the NSAC Charter, “Our vision is of a Nigeria where ecological integrity, social justice, and economic wellbeing coexist. We must birth a Nigeria where the rights of nature are respected, where communities have control over their resources and enjoy resource democracy, and where everyone has access to clean air, water, and a healthy environment.”

The key demands of the NSAC Charter include: 

  • Access to water as a human right
  • Recognise the Rights of Nature
  • Inclusive policy development 
  • Just energy transition from a polluting and epileptic dirty energy model to renewable energy
  • Job transitioning
  • Transition to agroecology
  • Ensure biosafety and biosecurity, ban genetically modified organisms  
  • Halt deforestation, promote reforestation 
  • Protect our wetlands and halt indiscriminate land reclamation 
  • Invest in flood control infrastructure 
  • Enforcement of mining regulations 
  • Decommissioning of mines and oil wells at end of life 
  • Compensations for job losses and reparations for ecological damage to affected communities
  • Ecological audit – State of the Nigerian environment 
  • Environmental remediation 
  • Accessible and affordable clean energy. Energy democracy
  • Revamped emergency response mechanisms 
  • Reject false solutions to climate change, including carbon offsets, geoengineering, etc
  • Halt gas flaring
  • Halt and reversal of divestments by IOCs
  • Declare no mining zones

The environment supports our life and exploitation of nature’s gifts must be conducted in manners that do not disrupt or breach the cycles of nature.  As part of nature, humans have responsibilities and obligations regarding how we interact with our environment and other beings we share the planet with. Human activities contribute to the squeezing we are experiencing from desertification in northern Nigeria and the erosion washing away our communities on the coastline.

Sixty-eight years of extraction of fossil fuels has rendered the Niger Delta a disaster zone. Climate impacts and environmental genocide leave festering sores on the territory. Uncontrolled solid mineral extraction is poking holes across the land, and these combined with long abandoned but non-decommissioned mines are scars that we cannot ignore.

Let us together “Yasunize” and “Ogonize” by demanding the protection of communities and territories with natural or cultural diversity against activities that cause serious environmental impacts, such as from oil and gas extraction, open cast mining, and other mega-projects. We must wake up and demand a change of mentality. Our leaders must Arise and be true compatriots, not lords or emperors, even if that anthem has been placed on the shelf. Oil for development has placed Nigeria on a treadmill surrounded by voracious and insatiable forces of exploitation, expropriation and extermination.

The major focus of this Convergence is “Examining Relevant National Policies and Frameworks for Addressing Environmental, Climate Change and Socio-ecological Challenges”.We have an erudite professor and climate change expert to set the tone for our deliberations. We look forward to learning about those critical planks for addressing the subject. We will also hear how the policies and frameworks which he has helped formulate and frame over the years are faring.

NSAC is a space for the convergence of ideas, sharing of wisdom and passion. We note the critical role of communities in nation building and believe that any nation that sidelines communities is on a very slippery slope. This is why we must do all we can to stand with our peoples, build cohesion for socioecological transformation and ensure communities are embedded as key players in defining the direction of a truly just energy and social transition. It is our collective space. It is our time.

Sustainability Institute secures foundational trademarks for technology, business brands

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Sustainability Institute secures foundational trademarks for technology, business brands

Africa Green Economy and Sustainability Institute LTD/GTE (AGESI) on Monday, July 14, 2025, announced the official acceptance of two key trademarks by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. The registration legally protects the brand identity of the recently launched institute, which also operates as Africa Sustainability Institute (ASI), marking a crucial step in establishing its mission-driven work.

Prof. Babajide Alo
Prof. Babajide Alo, Patron, AGESI

The approvals grant the institute exclusive rights to two primary brand assets, solidifying its dual-brand strategy:

  • The “ASI” Wordmark: A registered trademark for the institute’s technology and innovation arm.
  • The “AGESI” Logo: The institute’s distinctive logo, now protected for use with its business management, administration, and advertising services.

“Securing the ‘ASI’ and ‘AGESI’ trademarks is a critical milestone. This provides the legal framework to protect our identity as we roll out innovative technological solutions and sustainable business practices,” said Dr. Eugene Itua, Executive Director of the institute. “This protection directly supports the four pillars of our institute: empowering policy with intelligence, unleashing our human capital, nurturing green innovation, and forging strategic partnerships across all sectors. In essence, our brand is our living blueprint and a heartfelt invitation for partners to join us in building a green economy for Africa.”

The announcement was lauded by the institute’s esteemed Patron, Emeritus Prof. Babajide Alo, a distinguished academic with decades of experience in continental development and an internationally acknowledged expert in sustainability and environmental management issues especially in developing countries.

“AGESI was conceived not to be another think-tank, but an agile do-tank – a conduit for translating our vast intellectual capital into tangible, lasting value for our people,” commented Prof. Alo. “This marks a definitive end to the era of treating the environment and economy as separate domains. It signals a collective shift from awareness to urgent, necessary action, and I am proud to support this new paradigm for African development.”

The registration of these trademarks ensures the institute’s exclusive right to use its names and logos for the specified services, reinforcing its brand in the marketplace and protecting its intellectual property.

AGESI, according to its promoters, is dedicated to advancing sustainable development across Africa through pioneering research, technology, and innovative business solutions. Following a successful inaugural webinar that convened key stakeholders, the institute launched its first office in Nigeria to be at the forefront of creating a green and prosperous future for the continent.

SPP rallies state commissioners to bridge gaps in subnational climate governance

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SPP rallies state commissioners to bridge gaps in subnational climate governance

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has convened a high-level meeting with State Commissioners of Environment and Climate Change, under the auspices of the “Conference of Commissioners of Environment and Climate Change”.

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Participants at the SPP high-level meeting with State Commissioners of Environment and Climate Change

This initiative continues SPP’s commitment to strengthening subnational climate governance by building technical capacity, fostering collaboration, and elevating the voices of state‑level policymakers to the global stage.

In his welcome address, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President of SPP, represented by Mr. Gboyega Olorunfemi, Project Lead at SPP, thanked the Commissioners for their time and commitment to improving climate action in their states. He observed that, over the years, SPP’s engagements have revealed persistent gaps in subnational climate governance, stating that these gaps can only be closed by empowering local decision‑makers with technical expertise, visibility, and access to funding.

“Through our collaborative work, we have identified key constraints limiting your ability to deliver effective climate governance. This is why SPP has decided to support and collaborate with you in closing these gaps, and to ensure that your states can attract climate finance, design robust policies, and participate meaningfully in national and international forums,” he said.

Prof. Okereke explained that SPP would strengthen the Conference’s secretariat by deploying a dedicated technical expert to ensure more effective coordination of climate action in their states. He encouraged the Commissioners to collaborate and share best practices among themselves, instead of working in silos.

In her opening remark, Chief Mrs. Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ekiti State, and Chairperson of the Conference of Commissioners on NEWMAP Project, thanked SPP for their efforts at amplifying subnational voices.

“Today marks the culmination of several discussions and follow-ups, and I am glad that we are making progress as a team. This is a great opportunity for us to enhance our productivity leveraging the technical expertise of SPP, and I urge my dear colleagues to be fully committed as we work to support our state Governors to achieve our respective climate and environmental goals,” she said.

Participants took turns to express gratitude for this opportunity, and also made suggestions on how the initiative can be improved.

In his contribution, Dr. Olly Owens, Technical Advisor on Forestry Management and Climate Change to the Governor of Ekiti State, agreed that working in silos has watered down the efforts of subnational governments and development partners, urging SPP to spearhead the integration and concentration of these efforts for more impacts.

“It will be good to help all of the states link together to access opportunities. So, anything that SPP can do to ensure that everybody works together to leverage these opportunities is highly welcome. Also, the voice of the subnational is not being considered. What we find when we try to join up with initiatives such as the COP is that so much of the processes and UN architecture are designed for national governments, and there is lack of ways which we can directly interact with it, which is a problem in a federal system. Any way you can assist to improve subnational participation at the international stage will also be welcomed,” he stated.

Dr. Felix Odimegwu, Commissioner of Environment, Anambra State, also emphasised the importance of working together rather than in silos, stressing that the platform would be beneficial in bringing states up to speed on available options and capacities, with the potential to help weaker states develop quicker.

“I believe that this platform will go a long way in bringing states up to speed on available options and capacities, with the potential to help weaker states develop more quickly. Anambra State is very happy about this and is committed to helping achieve this,” he said.

Prof. Sam Ugwu, Commissioner for Environment, Enugu State, expressed satisfaction with the strategic alignment between SPP and the Conference of Commissioners, and emphasised the need for support from SPP to advance climate change policies across all states of the federation.

“I am particularly interested in the issue of climate funding. Earlier this year, we launched our climate policy, and the next step is to ensure that it is implemented. We need this coordination from your organisation to support our efforts,” he said.

Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, Commissioner for Environment for Abia State, represented by Mr. Chris Ike, Director Climate Change, recognised the importance of climate finance at the subnational, stating that poor financing for climate action remains abysmally low and look forward to the support from SPP to prioritise the facilitation of access to climate finance.

Aishat Barde, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Taraba State, acknowledge the support of SPP in facilitating funding for the development of the first of its kind Climate Change Policy and Action Plan for the state. She added that Taraba State is ready for the official launch and is committed to working closely with the SPP team and her partners in driving climate action.

Chukwu Victor Uzoma, Commissioner for Environment, Ebonyi State, commended the coordinating Commissioner and SPP, pledging his willingness to open up Ebonyi for collaboration and development.

Over the years, SPP has championed several projects to bolster subnational climate governance through mapping of climate impact, action and policy at the state level, to publishing the first Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking for Nigeria’s 36 states, mobilising funds for the development of climate change policy and action plans in Enugu and Taraba states, and providing platforms and delivering capacity building for Commissioners of Environment and climate‑desk officers.

By Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Communication Specialist, SPP and Elochukwu Anieze, Senior Policy Analyst, SPP

Sights restored as over 2,000 benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First outreach in Lagos community

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Sights restored as over 2,000 benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First outreach in Lagos community

There have been testimonies of restored sights as more than 2,000 people accessed healthcare services in an outreach organised in Lagos as part of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo).

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A cross section of some of the beneficiaries and the organisers of the programme

“Now I can see clearly, I can see my beautiful wife again, after not being able to see her for some years very well. I am really happy,” a beneficiary, Ademola Alabi Joshua, said after surgery for cataract on his eyes. “When I got here, my first eye was operated, and I discovered that the second day I came, I could see very clearly, so I decided to go for the second eye, which was also operated yesterday, and today I discovered that my sight was regained back to normal. Thank you so much.”

Another beneficiary, Mrs. Taiwo Onogu, said she was billed N1.4 million for the eye surgery which was eventually conducted free at the outreach.

The five-day outreach which held in Mushin Local Council Development Area, was the fourth in Lagos since the introduction of the Vision First initiative in 2022. Among other things, the medical team performed 245 eye surgeries, of which 198 were for cataract and 47 for Pterygium. Another 1,992 received laboratory services while the pharmacy dispensed drugs to 1,863 patients. Nearly 1,652 people received general consultation.

The latest milestones mean the programme has reached more than 6,000 people with over 400 eye surgeries and distribution of more than 2,000 eyeglasses since 2022.

SNEPCo Managing Director, Ronald Adams, commented on the impact of the programme: “Vision is an important part of life, and we’re pleased at the testimonies from Mushin, which were the same positive feedback from the three earlier sessions. With the support of NNPC and co-venture partners, we will continue to implement impactful social investments which have been an integral part of our operations since we pioneered deep-water oil production at Bonga in 2005.”

The Vision First initiative aims to combat avoidable visual impairment through early diagnosis and treatment, against the background of a report in the National Eye Health Policy 2019 that, blindness in three out of four people in Nigeria, is preventable.

Dangote to global CEOs: Africans will develop Africa

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Dangote to global CEOs: Africans will develop Africa

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged African entrepreneurs, business leaders and wealthy individuals to invest in the development of the continent.

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L-R, Strathmore Busses School (SBS) Director of Academic Carol Musyoka; Director of Academic Lagos Business School (LBS) Patrick Akinwuntan; Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Dean of Lagos Business School ( LBS) Professor Olayinka David-West; Executive Dean of Strathmore Business School(SBS) Nairobi Kenya, Dr. Caesar Mwangi, during the visit of LBS’ Global CEO Africa Programme Cohort 5 to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Plant in Ibeju-Lekki Lagos on Thursday July 10, 2025

Speaking while hosting participants of the Global CEO Africa Programme from Lagos Business School and Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, after a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Dangote emphasised that, with the right investments, Africa has the potential to grow and compete globally.

He asserted that what the continent needs are bold and transformative projects capable of addressing its long-standing challenges. Citing the successful construction of the world’s largest single-train refinery – the Dangote Petroleum Refinery – as proof that nothing is impossible, he maintained that similar achievements can be replicated across sectors to drive economic growth.

Dangote reflected on the initial scepticism surrounding the refinery project, noting that despite numerous obstacles, the group remained steadfast in its commitment to delivering on its vision.

“There will always be challenges. In fact, life without challenges isn’t exciting. You just hope for the kind of challenges you can overcome – not the ones that overwhelm you,” he remarked.

He explained that completing the refinery has emboldened the group to pursue even more ambitious goals: “Now that we’ve built this refinery, we believe we can do anything. We aim to make our fertiliser company the largest in the world – and we’ve set ourselves a 40-month timeline.”

Dangote highlighted Africa’s wealth in both human and natural resources, stressing that business leaders are in a privileged position to harness these assets and create jobs for the continent’s growing population. He stated that development cannot be left to governments alone, urging the private sector to trust in national leadership and invest at home instead of moving capital abroad.

“We, as Africans, must stop taking our money abroad. We should invest it here to build our countries and the continent. As for me, I don’t take my money out of Africa. If we don’t show confidence in our own economies and leadership, foreign investors certainly won’t. After all, we know our leaders better than anyone else. That money being taken out of the continent should be left here, where it can benefit everyone,” he advised.

While many African nations have achieved political independence, Dangote argued that they remain economically dependent. He cited countries like Dubai and Singapore, which were on par with some African countries in the 1970s but have surged ahead through deliberate policies and partnerships with visionary entrepreneurs.

Dangote expressed concern about the disparity between Africa’s rapidly growing population and the limited job opportunities available. He called for a strong banking sector, a robust manufacturing base, and a thriving agricultural sector as cornerstones of the continent’s transformation.

He also stressed the importance of improved interconnectivity among African nations, revealing that it is currently cheaper to import goods from Spain than to transport cement clinker from Nigeria to neighbouring Ghana.

Acknowledging policy inconsistency and infrastructural challenges, Dangote encouraged the visiting CEOs not to be deterred but to remain ambitious while acquiring deep knowledge of their respective industries.

“If you think small, you don’t grow. If you think big, you grow. It’s better to try and fail than never to try at all,” he advised the 24 CEOs in attendance from six African countries.

Academic Director of the Global CEO Africa Programme at Lagos Business School, Patrick Akinwuntan, explained that the initiative is designed to inspire Africa’s future business leaders.

The programme, in partnership with Strathmore Business School in Nairobi, comprises three modules, requiring participants to spend a week each in Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), and New Haven (USA).

“The goal is to nurture business leaders who see Africa as a single market – one without borders – focused on the continent’s vast potential. The refinery is a powerful symbol that vision goes beyond mere sight,” he said.

Akinwuntan, who is also the former Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, praised Dangote for his integrity, competence, and boldness in bringing such a monumental project to fruition.

Executive Dean of Strathmore Business School, Dr Caesar Mwangi,  echoed these sentiments. He said the visit would inspire CEOs to realise that only Africans can truly develop the continent.

“This refinery is the world’s largest single-train refinery. It’s proof that we must dream big, think big, and – most importantly – act. If the Dangote Group can achieve this, then so can others across the continent,” Mwangi said.

“Every CEO here can take this inspiration back home and initiate impactful projects that will uplift our continent and create opportunities for the millions of young Africans who need them,” he added.

Dean of Lagos Business School, Prof Olayinka David-West, stated that the visit aligned with the school’s mission of grooming leaders capable of addressing Africa’s complex social and institutional challenges.

She lauded Dangote as a visionary leader who mobilises resources to confront the continent’s critical problems. She noted that the refinery’s ripple effect extends beyond petroleum production, enhancing livelihoods and national wellbeing.

“This facility is pivotal. It serves as a practical tool to implement frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). While it’s one project, its effects will be felt across multiple sectors,” she explained.

Dr Rabiu Olowo, CEO of Nigeria’s Financial Reporting Council and a participant in the programme, said the visit had reignited the need for bold and courageous thinking in pursuing sustainable national development.

The visiting CEOs also included global banking leader Segun Aina; Managing Director of Family Bank, Nairobi, Nancy Njau; Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for Cameroon, CEMAC, and CESA Region at Ecobank, Emmanuel Wakili; and former President of the CFA Society Nigeria, Ibukun Oyedeji, among others.

NCDMB unveils Nigerian Content Fund Certificate, empowers 130 firms with $400m NCI Fund

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NCDMB unveils Nigerian Content Fund Certificate, empowers 130 firms with $400m NCI Fund

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has introduced the Nigerian Content Fund Clearance Certificate (NCFCC) as a mandatory compliance document for contractors and operators in the oil and gas sector.

Felix Omatsola Ogbe
Felix Omatsola Ogbe, head of the NCDMB

The certificate was launched during a Stakeholders’ Sensitisation workshop held in Lagos, where the Board also showcased an upgraded Nigerian Content Development Fund payment portal and a revised Community Contractors Finance Scheme.

The NCFCC is now a prerequisite for contract bidding, project approvals, and Board certifications in the oil and gas industry. It forms a core part of NCDMB’s regulatory drive to ensure full compliance with statutory financial contributions as stipulated by section 104 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act.

The NOGICD Act mandates all entities in the upstream sector of the Nigerian oil and gas industry to pay one percent of the value of their contracts into the Nigerian Content Development Fund (NCDF), managed by the NCDMB for developing Nigerian content in the oil and gas and linkage sectors.

In line with these regulatory developments, the Board announced that over 130 indigenous companies had accessed funding from the $400 million Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCI Fund). The NCI Fund is a portion of the NCDF managed in partnership with the Bank of Industry and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, to provide low-cost finance to qualified oil service companies, to enhance their competitiveness and deepen Nigerian content performance in the oil and gas industry and grow the national economy.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, said the certificate and digital tools were designed to enhance compliance, transparency, and access to finance for indigenous contractors.

“This programme is more than a workshop; it reaffirms our commitment to deepen Nigerian content, enhance oversight, and open up financing opportunities for indigenous and community-based contractors,” Ogbe stated.

The Executive Secretary, who was represented at the workshop by the Acting Director, Finance and Personnel Management, Mr. Mubaraq Zubair, explained that the revamped NCDF portal and the compliance certificate system would facilitate real-time remittance verification and streamline approval processes. He added that the restructured Community Contractors Finance Scheme, developed in collaboration with financial institutions, would boost grassroots participation.

Zubair said, “We have removed critical access barriers by collaborating with banks like FCMB to bring financing closer to host communities.”

In a presentation on the NCFCC policy, Supervisor, Planning and Policy Development, NCDMB, Dr. Ayebatonye Epemu, explained that the NCFCC had become mandatory for upstream companies, vendors, and consultants.

“It is now a precondition for bidding, certifications, and approvals. Processing takes 14 working days, and the certificate is valid for 12 months. Companies are required to submit their requests via the NOGIC-JQS portal,” Epemu said.

Speaking on the performance of the NCI Fund, Group Head, Oil and Gas at the Bank of Industry, Mr. Gabriel Yemilade, disclosed that the bank disbursed $348.296 million and ₦48.289 billion to 79 local firms active in marine logistics, upstream exploration, modular refining, gas processing and fabrication.

“The fund has evolved from an initial $200 million in 2017 to $300 million by 2020, due to high demand. We are enabling local content through direct financial support,”

Yemilade reaffirmed BOI’s administration of the Community Contractors Scheme, which offers loans of up to ₦100 million at eight per cent interest yearly, secured by valid contracts or Standing Payment Orders.

In his remarks on the administration of the Community Contractor Fund, the head, Midstream and Dealers at FCMB, Akintomide James, outlined the bank’s role in disbursing the ₦50 billion facility secured from NCDMB under the revised Community Contractors Finance Scheme. He explained that the fund was targeted at supporting community-based contractors and indigenous service providers in the oil and gas value chain, particularly those executing contracts for operating and service companies.

James stated that FCMB, the first primary financial institution enlisted in the revised scheme, would leverage its pedigree, vendor financing experience to deploy tailored support for local contractors. The scheme offers competitive pricing at eight per cent yearly with a single obligor limit of ₦100 million and a tenor of one year, including moratoria of up to 90 days.

He noted that applicants must be Corporate Affairs Commission-registered, possess regulatory permits, and present verified purchase orders, work orders or invoices. Acceptable collateral includes irrevocable standing payment order (ISPOs)from contract awarders.

According to James, the bank’s product offerings include LPO financing, invoice discounting and facilities for asset acquisition, all designed to ease access to finance.

Delivering a complementary perspective, Head of Specialised Business at NEXIM Bank, Mohammed Awami, revealed that the bank launched two dedicated funding windows worth $50 million to support indigenous oil and gas service providers.

He said the initiative, comprising a $30 million General Facility and a $20 million Women in Oil and Gas Programme, targets equipment leasing, contract finance, and working capital, in alignment with NCDMB’s inclusion goals.

“We have recorded a strong response, with a success ratio of 4.6:1. These facilities empower local service providers and promote gender diversity in the sector,” Awami added.

Addressing the challenges around fund access, General Manager of the NCDF, Fateemah Mohammed, represented by ErefaghaTurner, said although disbursements had grown significantly, many applicants still struggle with collateral and documentation.

“Between January 2024 and May 2025, we saw an 11.43 per cent increase in disbursement volume and a 21.06 per cent rise in naira value. However, only 30.47 per cent of applicants met disbursement conditions under BOI windows,” she noted.

To tackle these gaps, the Board is expanding sensitisation campaigns, simplifying requirements, and considering flexible security structures – particularly for women and community groups.

ANI, Australia High Commission inaugurate solar power project in Taraba community

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ANI, Australia High Commission inaugurate solar power project in Taraba community

The Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, inaugurated an off-grid solar power project in Mayo Selbe, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Agbu Kefas
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State

The off-grid project with the capacity to deliver power to 63 households was funded by the Australia High Commission in Nigeria.

Ms. Leilani Bin-Juda, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, described the event as a meaningful milestone regarding community impact.

“It is truly inspiring to see the fruits of the collaboration between such an innovative Australian company, Okra Solar, and our esteemed partner, the ANI Foundation, through the High Commission’s Direct Aid Programme.

“I commend the ANI Foundation for the remarkable projects empowering local communities, particularly around the Gashaka Gumti National Park.

“This initiative, which has provided clean, green solar energy to 63 households in Mayo Selbe for the first time, represents a meaningful milestone in delivering tangible benefits to the local communities around Gashaka Gumti National Park,” she said.

Represented by Mr. Nacha Geoffrey, ANI Foundation’s Country Manager, Bin-Juda, urged the community to continue to preserve the national park for greater benefits ahead.

Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conversator-General (C-G) of the National Park Service, described the event as a new feat by the ANI Foundation regarding community empowerment.

Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court, said in his goodwill that the event was a testament to a partnership founded on vision and commitment.

“The inauguration of this solar electrification project in Mayo Selbe is a testament to what can be achieved when vision meets commitment.

“This initiative, spearheaded by the ANI Foundation in invaluable partnership with the Australia High Commission and the Gashaka community, exemplifies a truly transformative collaboration,” he said.

Buba, a member of the Code of Conduct Bureau, said he was delighted that the community’s longstanding partnership with the ANI Foundation was preserving the natural heritage while fostering sustainable development.

Mr. Titus Nagombe, Commissioner for Heritage and Ecotourism in Taraba, said the project aligned with the developmental goals of the Gov. Agbu Kefas administration.

The commissioner who lauded ANI, the Australia High Commission, and Creeds, the project’s implementing partner, said the state government remained committed to supporting such worthy projects.

Also speaking at the event, the Lamido of Gashaka, Zubairu Hammangabdo-Sambo, commended the partnership between the ANI Foundation and the Australian High Commission, saying the project marks a new height in community development initiatives in the area and beyond.

Richard Okorie Emmanuel and Hafsatu Kasan, beneficiary households, said the project would not only empower those who own shops in the community but would also give the entire Mayo Selbe community a new lease of life.

Among other notable dignitaries present at the event were the Chairman of Gashaka Local Government, Mr. Yusuf Alura; heads of sister security agencies in Gashaka; and ANI officials.

By Gabriel Yough

Green Climate Fund Board approves $1.225bn for new projects, reforms accreditation model 

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Green Climate Fund Board approves $1.225bn for new projects, reforms accreditation model 

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved a record volume of climate finance for developing countries, green-lighting 17 new projects for climate action around the world. The $1.225 billion total is said to be the largest amount approved at a single Board meeting, during a year in which the Fund is scaling up its activities in response to the global demands for climate finance.

Mafalda Duarte
GCF Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte

GCF now has a portfolio of 314 projects amounting to $18 billion in GCF resources, $67 billion including co-financing.

The projects will bring urgently needed funding for adaptation and mitigation action and include the first single-country GCF projects in Mauritania, Saint Lucia, and Papua New Guinea. The adaptation projects will benefit some of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, mainly targeting Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and African States.

The package of projects also includes investments which will mobilise private investment for climate action, including a $227 million equity investment in the Global Green Bonds Initiative that will unlock new green bond markets, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, and a $200 million investment to drive green finance in India. The full list of new projects is below. 

 The 42nd GCF Board meeting (B.42) was hosted by the Government of Papua New Guinea from June 30 to July 3, 2025, marking the second time the Fund’s Board has met in the Pacific region.  

GCF works through a network of over 150 partner agencies (‘Accredited Entities’), an unrivaled global network that includes international financial institutions such as Multilateral Development Banks, United Nations agencies, and commercial banks, as well as over 100 regional and national entities (‘Direct Access Entities’) from public, private and non-profit sectors. The Board agreed on a comprehensive reform package for GCF’s accreditation model. The reforms to GCF’s accreditation framework will make it more fit for purpose, providing enhanced transparency, responsiveness, and efficiency, whilst increasing fairness and country ownership. 

Measures in the package will improve entities’ accountability and enhance Direct Access Entities’ capacity. The reforms include a nine-month service standard for GCF’s review of new applications, which will greatly speed up accreditation and facilitate an even more diverse and extensive partner network. Alongside the accreditation reforms, eight new partner organisations were approved to become Accredited Entities, including seven Direct Access Entities, listed below. 

Following the decision of the Board at its last meeting to establish a regional presence for GCF, the Board has now decided to launch a call for proposals for countries to host regional offices and an outpost of the Fund. The Board has established criteria, a process and a timeline for selection. Proposals will be invited from interested countries, and after the Secretariat’s analysis, its recommendations will be presented for consideration by the Board. 
 

The meeting also approved new Staff Regulations with the aim of ensuring that the Fund can attract and retain the highly qualified personnel needed to deliver on its ambitious mandate.

Co-Chair Leif Holmberg from Sweden, said: “This has been a very successful Board meeting with a record amount of funding and the adoption of some major reforms to make GCF more efficient and effective. I am delighted that the Board has approved comprehensive reforms to its accreditation framework – the largest policy package ever brought to the Board – which will speed up accreditation whilst maintaining accountability, allowing us to further grow our network of partners, particularly direct access entities.”

Co-Chair Amb. Seyni Nafo from Mali, said: “I am very proud that this Board meeting has approved a record amount of new climate finance for developing countries. GCF’s $1.225 billion investment in these new projects will improve resilience and accelerate mitigation efforts in 36 countries around the world. At a time when collective climate action is more needed than ever, GCF is stepping up to deliver on its mandate. I am also pleased that the Board is moving ahead on regional presence, which will bring GCF much closer to developing countries.”

Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte, stated: “Pacific islands are facing an existential threat from climate change. Holding our Board meeting in Papua New Guinea has reinforced for me the urgency of action to protect the resilient people and incredible biodiversity of this country and others in the region. We came here to deliver that action, and we have done so, with new finance for the Pacific and for projects around the world. Alongside a record volume of climate finance, this Board meeting has approved major policy decisions which support our 50 by 30 vision for GCF as we aim to become the climate finance partner of choice.

“Major reforms to our accreditation model will make us more efficient and broaden our partner network, and the selection process for our regional presence will bring us much closer to our beneficiary countries. Alongside our goal of becoming the partner of choice, GCF also wants to become the employer of choice, and in this context the adoption of new Staff Regulations will help us to attract a high-quality workforce as well as to reward and retain our talented and dedicated Secretariat staff.”

Seventeen funding proposals were approved at the 42nd meeting of the GCF Board (B.42): 

  • SAP050: Toward Risk-Aware and Climate-resilient communities (TRACT) – Strengthening climate services and impact-based multi-hazard early warning in Maldives with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)  
  • SAP051: Increasing resilience to the health risks of climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia with The Pacific Community (SPC) 
  • SAP053: FISH-ADAPT: Transforming climate resilience and sustainability in Saint Lucia’s fisheries communities with Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) 
  • SAP054: SOURCE Pacific Drinking Water Project with Asian Development Bank (ADB) 
  • FP265: Climate-resilient landscapes for sustainable livelihoods in northern Ghana with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)  
  • FP266: Strengthening the resilience of ecosystems and populations in four regional hubs in northern Mauritania with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 
  • FP267: Scaling up ecosystem-based approaches to managing climate-intensified disaster risks in vulnerable regions of South Africa (Eco-DRR) with South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)  
  • FP268: Scaling-Up Resilience in Africa’s Great Green Wall (SURAGGWA) with Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)  
  • FP269: Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)  
  • FP270: Climate Adaptive Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture for Resilience (CAISAR) in Cambodia with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) 
  • FP271: India Green Finance Facility (IGFF) with Asian Development Bank (ADB)  
  • FP272: Protecting livelihoods and assets at risk from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and climate change-induced flooding in glacial river basins of Nepal with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 
  • FP273: Papua New Guinea REDD-plus RBP for results period 2014–2016 with Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) 
  • FP274: Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) with Save the Children Australia (SCA)  
  • FP275: Scaling up the Deployment of Integrated Utility Services (IUS) to Support Energy Sector Transformation in the Caribbean (Phase 1) Programme with Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)  
  • FP276: GCF’s investment into the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) (previously known as Green and Resilience Debt Platform (GRDP)) with European Investment Bank (EIB)  
  • FP277: ATOME Villeta Green Fertiliser (AVGF) Project with International Finance Corporation (IFC).    

As an indication of GCF’s determination to rapidly move projects to implementation, project agreements were signed with the Accredited Entities for nine of the newly approved projects immediately after the close of the Board meeting. Those projects are: 

  • SAP050: Toward Risk-Aware and Climate-resilienT communities (TRACT) – Strengthening climate services and impact-based multi-hazard early warning in Maldives with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 
  • SAP053: FISH-ADAPT: Transforming climate resilience and sustainability in Saint Lucia’s fisheries communities with Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) 
  • FP265: Climate-resilient landscapes for sustainable livelihoods in northern Ghana with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)  
  • FP266: Strengthening the resilience of ecosystems and populations in four regional hubs in northern Mauritania with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 
  • FP267: Scaling up ecosystem-based approaches to managing climate-intensified disaster risks in vulnerable regions of South Africa (Eco-DRR) with South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)  
  • FP268: Scaling-Up Resilience in Africa’s Great Green Wall (SURAGGWA) with Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)  
  • FP269: Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)  
  • FP273: Papua New Guinea REDD-plus RBP for results period 2014–2016 with Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) 
  • FP274: Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) with Save the Children Australia (SCA).  

The following entities were approved for accreditation during the B.42 meeting: 

  • Banco Promerico de Costa Rica, based in Costa Rica 
  • Banque Nationale d’Investissement (BNI), based in Côte d’Ivoire 
  • Development Bank of Namibia Limited (DBN), based in Namibia 
  • Development Finance Corporation (DFC), based in Belize 
  • Environment Protection Fund (EPF), based in Lao People’s Democratic Republic 
  • JSC Georgian Energy Development Fund (GEDF), based in Georgia 
  • Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB), based in Saint Lucia 
  • International Land and Forest Tenure Facility (Tenure Facility), based in Sweden. 

GCF now has a total of 153 Accredited Entities, including 101 regional or national entities (‘Direct Access Entities’). 

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