President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Mr. Ridwan AbdulRazaq, a distinguished renewable energy expert, for clinching the 2024 Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award. The prestigious accolade was bestowed upon AbdulRazaq during the Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Awards held at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, sponsored by Octopus Energy.
In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu hailed AbdulRazaq as a trailblazing figure in Nigeria’s green solutions sector. He emphasized that AbdulRazaq’s achievements underscore the feasibility of Nigeria’s climate aspirations and his administration’s vision for sustainable industrial growth, emphasizing the vital role of Nigeria’s talented youth.
Tinubu affirmed Nigeria’s potential to lead Africa and the global community in various fields, urging Nigerians to harness their talents fully. He reassured continued governmental support to foster the aspirations of the nation’s youth.
AbdulRazaq, currently an Energy Auditor at Starsight Energy, was recognized for his significant contributions to advancing solar energy system design and deployment across Nigeria, particularly in remote, off-grid communities.
According to the Punch, Will Straw, CEO of Prince’s Trust International, praised AbdulRazaq for his groundbreaking work, noting his innovative approach to solar energy systems tailored to local conditions and resources in Nigeria, a country rich in oil but striving for sustainable energy solutions.
