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
  • H.E Weert Börner – Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria
  • Frank Eggmann – Consul General, Consulate of Switzerland in Nigeria
  • 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

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

  • Adebola Odunsi – CEO, Integritas Limited

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

1:00pm – 1:20pm: Case Study/Paper Presentation

  • Dr. Peter E. Cookey – Associate Professor, Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology

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 – (Moderator) 
  • Chisom Adimorah – WASH Specialist, UNICEF/UNDP
  • Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation
  • Nestle
  • Coca-Cola Hellenic

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

  • Neumann and Esser
  • UNTHA
  • Ossberger
  • ILF Engineers

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

9:05am – 9:45am: Keynote Speeches

  • Hon. Biodun Kunle – Honorable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources – General Manager, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce, Nigeria 
  • Hon. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem – Honorable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment
  • Duke Benjamin – Cluster Coordinator, GIZ Just Transition and Inclusion

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 (Moderator) –  GIZ NESP
  • H.E Weert Börner – Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria
  • Frank Eggmann – Consul General, Consulate of Switzerland in Nigeria
  • Ugochukwu Dike – Advisor, Import Processes for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, GIZ Nigeria Energy Support Program

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

  • Neuman and Esser

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 – (Moderator)
  • Onyinye Anene-Nzelu –  Head of mini grids, Engie Energy Access Nigeria
  • Alex Akolo –  Advisor, Sustainable Energy Access, Ongrid/Offgrid GIZ-NESP (Nigerian Energy Support Programme – NESP)

2:15pm – 2:25pm: Networking and Exhibition Break

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

  • Bassey Obeten (Moderator) – Advisor, Hydrogen Diplomacy, GIZ (H2 Diplo)
  • Sarah Ogbewey –  Head, Strategic Partnerships, Renewable Energy, Mobility & Tourism, Sterling Bank
  • Frank Buschman –  Neumann and Esser Gmbh

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