Conference

WACEE'24 Conference Overview

Over the course of two days, industry experts, business executives, and key decision makers from the clean energy, water, and circular economy sectors will come together to discuss important issues in their respective fields and engage in stimulating discussions about current events, opportunities, and challenges related to clean energy, sustainability, climate change and hydrogen topics. Using the conference platform, there would also be opportunities for keynote and business presentations.

DAY 1 – TUESDAY

8TH OCTOBER 2024

8:30am – 9:00am: Arrival and Visitor Registration

9:00am – 10:00am: Opening Ceremony and Welcome Addresses

  • Bastian Lidzba – Delegate, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria
  • Marilyn Rapu – Director General, Nigerian German Chamber of Commerce
  • Markus Wagner – Country Director, GIZ Nigeria
  • H.E Weert Börner – Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria
  • H.E Mrs. Samata Bukari – Consul General, Republic of Ghana
  • Dr. Babatunde Ajayi – Managing Director, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA
  • Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin – Managing Director, Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA

10:00am – 10:15am: Official Opening and Tour of WACEE’24, Ribbon Cutting & Photoshoot

  • Bastian Lidzba – Delegate, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria
  • Marilyn Rapu – Director General, Nigerian German Chamber of Commerce

10:15am – 10:30am: Presentation From Waste to Wealth – Reimagine, Reuse, and Reinvent

  • Adebola Odunsi – CEO, Integritas Limited

10:30am – 12:00pm (Panel Session): Roles and Opportunities of Circular Economy in Nigeria. Planning how circular economy can contribute to achieving net zero emissions and environmental management. Emphasizing the role of government policies and incentives in promoting circular economy in Nigeria and West Africa at large 

  • Sina Uti-Waziri – Team Lead Access to Markets and Innovation, GIZ Nigeria (Moderator)
  • Titi Oshodi – Senior Special Adviser, Lagos State Government on Circular Economy, and Climate Change
  • Lucas Dörr – Chair of Expert Group Circular Economy Africa, FAUN Gruppe GmbH, a Member of German RETech Partnership
  • Dr. Essien – Nsuabia
    AGM Investment and Sustainability, LAWMA
  • Dr. Adebola Odunsi – CEO, Integritas Limited
  • Yosola Onanuga – Group Head, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Tropical General Investments

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch Break/Networking Exclusive EV Test Drive & Green Tour by Sterling Bank 

1:00pm – 1:20pm: United Nations Global Compact Presentation (UNGC)

  • Stephanie Iwunze – Programmes Associate, United Nations Global Compact Network, Nigeria

1:20pm – 2:45pm (Panel Session):  Transforming WASH Challenges into Investment Opportunities. This panel session explores how strategic investments and corporate leadership in water stewardship can unlock the potential of water resources

  • Omoyemi Olayiwola – Director of Research, Policy, and Innovation Green Building Council Nigeria, GCBN (Moderator) 
  • Chisom Adimorah – WASH Specialist, UNICEF/UNDP
  • Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation
  • Evelyn Mere – Country Director, Water Aid Nigeria
  • George Oluwasoromidayo – Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Coca Cola HBC
  • Engr. Adefemi Afolabi – General Manager, Lagos State Wastewater Management Office

2:50pm – 3:45pm: Company Presentations

  • UNTHA
  • Ossberger
  • Zoomlion

3:50pm – 4:00pm: Networking and Exhibition

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY

9TH OCTOBER 2024

8:30am – 9:00am: Arrival and Visitor Registration

9:00am – 9:05am: Welcome Address

  • Catherene Nwaiku – General Manager, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce, Nigeria (AHK Nigeria)

9:05am – 9:45am: Keynote Speeches and Goodwill Message

  • Duke Benjamin – Cluster Coordinator, Just Transition and Inclusion Cluster GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS
  • Frank Eggmann – Consul General, Consulate of Switzerland in Nigeria
  • Hon. Adeyemo Festus – Honorable Commissioner for Energy, Osun State
  • Hon. Biodun Ogunleye – Honorable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

10:05am – 11:25am (Panel Session): High level Dialogue – Role of Government and Policy in accelerating Energy Access and Transition in Africa

  • Edima Okodi-Iyah – Advisor & Deputy Head of Enabling Environment for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments, GIZ Nigerian Energy Support Program (Moderator)
  • H.E Weert Börner – Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria
  • Hon. Biodun Ogunleye – Honorable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Hon. Adeyemo Festus – Honorable Commissioner for Energy, Osun State
  • Ugochukwu Dike – Advisor, Import Processes for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, GIZ Nigerian Energy Support Program

11:25am – 11:45am: Company Presentation

  • Neuman and Esser GmBH
  • ILF Consulting Engineers

11:45am – 12:45pm: Break/Networking Exclusive EV Test Drive & Green Tour by Sterling Bank

12:45pm – 2:15pm (Panel Session): Navigating the Energy Transition in West Africa – Opportunities and Challenges with a Focus on Nigeria. The purpose of this panel session is to explore the opportunities and challenges of energy transition in West Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria. Discuss practical solutions for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and other sustainable practices in the region

  • Nmesoma Okereke – Technical Project Specialist at Neuman & Esser GmbH (Moderator)
  • Alexander Akolo, Ph.D – Technical Advisor, Sustainable Energy Access, Ongrid/Offgrid GIZ NESP (Nigerian Energy Support Programme)
  • Abiodun Oshodi – Managing Director, ILF Consulting Engineers
  • Godwin Eni Aigbokan – Trade Commissioner, Canadian High Commission in Nigeria
  • Alhaja Hauwa Folake Ahmed –  Special Adviser on Energy, Osun State Government

2:15pm – 2:25pm: Company Presentation

  • Lagos Continental Hotel

2:25pm – 3:35pm (Panel Session): Financing Renewable Energy Projects in Africa – The role of Public-Private Partnerships in Sustainable Financing

  • Bassey Obeten – Technical Advisor, Hydrogen Diplomacy (H2 Diplo), GIZ Nigeria (Moderator)
  • Sarah Ogbewey – Head, Strategic Partnerships, Renewable Energy, Mobility & Tourism, Sterling Bank
  • Frank Buschman – Sales Area Manager, Neumann and Esser GmbH
  • Ifeoma Malo – CEO, Clean Technology Hub
  • Michael Akinsete – Cofounder & Chief Marketing Officer, Ecotutu

3:35pm – 4:00pm: Official closing of WACEE’24 Trade Fair and Conference, Photoshoot, Networking and Exhibition