The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Ekweozoh, mni, as a Senior Fellow on Technology Innovation.
This is contained in a statement signed by Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Communications Officer, SPP, on Thursday and made available to newsmen in Lagos.
The statement said that Ekweozoh would lead SPP’s efforts in advancing innovation and technology diffusion in the areas of environmental research and policy formulation.
The statement quoted Mr. Edwin Orugbo, Chief Executive Officer of SPP, as saying that:
“His appointment reinforces our commitment to leveraging technology to drive transformative solutions.
“His expertise will help in advancing our vision of a prosperous future for both people and planet through innovative technology-driven climate solutions.”
Ekweozoh, a member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, was a Director, environmental specialist, researcher and policy strategist at the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.
With over 25 years of experience in policy making, strategy and implementation, Ekweozoh has made great impact on Nigeria’s environmental landscape.
Presently, he serves as the Principal Partner, CHERIVEN Consulting Group, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Methanol and Biomass Integrated Nigeria Limited, a Clean Energy Company with expertise in the production and marketing of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Africa.
During his tour of duty at the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, he pioneered, as the National Project Coordinator, the first comprehensive conduct of Nigeria’s Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in the Agriculture, Energy and Industry sectors of the economy.
As a key output of the TNA Project, the first National Technology Action Plan was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 23rd May, 2023 as a framework for accessing global Climate Finance.
As a Methanol Development Expert, he coordinated the first National Policy on Methanol Fuel Production Technology approved by FEC on 23rd October 2019.
Previously, he served on the Boards of several parastatals, including the National Environmental Standards Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA); Nigerian Institute of Soil Science (NISS); the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA); and the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI).
From 2009-2015, Ekweozoh led the Technology Transfer Negotiating Team of the Nigerian Delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties, contributing to key discussions on global environmental technology collaboration.
As an artificial intelligence expert specialising in Microsoft Copilot, Ekweozoh’s multidisciplinary skills cutting across renewable energy technologies will greatly contribute to building smart climate infrastructure in Nigeria.
Reacting to his appointment, Ekweozoh said:
“I am deeply honored to join the Society for Planet and Prosperity as Senior Fellow on Technology Innovation.
“This role presents a unique opportunity to advance our collective efforts in environmental research and policy formulation through harnessing the power of technology.
“I am excited to lead SPP’s initiatives in this area, leveraging my experience to drive impactful solutions, and look forward to collaborating with diverse stakeholders to foster inclusive and transformative change.”
Speaking on the appointment, the President and Chairman, Board of Directors, SPP, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, said:
“it is an immense privilege to have Dr. Peter Ekweozoh join the Society for Planet and Prosperity.
“His wealth of experience will add great value to our organization and the work we do.
“We look forward to working with him to further enhance our impact on sustainable policy development and implementation in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.”
The Society for Planet and Prosperity is a leading Nigerian NGO dedicated to sustainable policy research, climate change advocacy, and policy development at the subnational, national, regional and global levels.
It focuses on fostering inclusive participation of all stakeholders, including local communities in the sustainable management of Africa’s environmental resources.
The organisation has been at the forefront of environmental research and initiatives, producing cutting-edge data and reports on policy frameworks, environmental monitoring and risk impact assessment.
It also undertakes environmental performance ranking of governments and major companies in order to drive corporate social responsibility.
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