Sanwo-Olu Joins Global Leaders, Policymakers, Business Stakeholders at Global Renewables Summit 2026 in New York, U.S.A

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, joined global leaders, policymakers and business stakeholders at the Global Renewables Summit 2026 in New York, United States.

Held as part of Climate Week NYC, the summit focused on accelerating renewable-powered electrification, mobilising investment and strengthening partnerships towards expanding clean and reliable energy access globally.

Sanwo-Olu participated in discussions on the Electrify Now agenda, highlighting the urgent energy needs of Lagos and the importance of stronger investment and partnerships to advance the renewable energy transition in Africa. 

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L-R: Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Bahamas Zane Lightbourne; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chair of the UK Board for the Climate Group and former Premier of South Australia, Mr. Mike Rann; Founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue, Dr. Andrew Forrest ; Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition in the European Commission, Teresa Ribera; President of Ethiopia, Mr. Taye Atske Selassie; Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, Republic of Türkiye and COP31 President Designate, Mr. Murat Kurum; CEO, Global Renewables Alliance, Mr. Bruce Douglas; Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK, Miatta Fahnbulleh; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment, Palau, Mr. Steven Victor and others during a High-Level Leaders Dialogue at the Global Renewables Summit 2026, a flagship event of Climate Week NYC, themed “Delivering Electrify Now,” in New York, United States, on Monday, September 21, 2026.

L-R: Chair of the UK Board for the Climate Group and former Premier of South Australia, Mr. Mike Rann; Founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue, Dr. Andrew Forrest; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition in the European Commission, Teresa Ribera and the CEO, Global Renewables Alliance, Mr. Bruce Douglas, during a High-Level Leaders Dialogue at the Global Renewables Summit 2026, a flagship event of Climate Week NYC, themed “Delivering Electrify Now,” in New York, United States, on Monday.

L-R: Chair of the UK Board for the Climate Group and former Premier of South Australia, Mr. Mike Rann; Founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue, Dr. Andrew Forrest; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition in the European Commission, Teresa Ribera; the CEO, Global Renewables Alliance, Mr. Bruce Douglas and the Chief of Staff, Global Renewables Alliance, Ana Rovzar during a High-Level Leaders Dialogue at the Global Renewables Summit 2026, a flagship event of Climate Week NYC, themed “Delivering Electrify Now,” in New York, United States, on Monday.

L-R: Chair of the UK Board for the Climate Group and former Premier of South Australia, Mr. Mike Rann; Founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue, Dr. Andrew Forrest; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition in the European Commission, Teresa Ribera and the CEO, Global Renewables Alliance, Mr. Bruce Douglas, during a High-Level Leaders Dialogue at the Global Renewables Summit 2026, a flagship event of Climate Week NYC, themed “Delivering Electrify Now,” in New York, United States, on Monday.


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