Africa's energy future is shifting from ambition to acceleration — and this session proves it live. History is made on stage: the commercial launch of the Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund. Aligned with the goals of Mission 300, it's the first time an African sovereign wealth fund — the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority — co-leads a dedicated renewables vehicle, alongside pan-African infrastructure investor Africa50 and the International Solar Alliance. First discussed on this same GABI stage a year ago, the Fund returns from drawing board to signature, unlocking equity for local African developers who rarely get it. Nigeria is the proof of concept — the rest of the continent is next.

Remarks: H.E. Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Nigeria

Panelists:

• Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank Group
• Mr. Alain Ebobisse, CEO, Africa50
• Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq, Managing Director & CEO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

Moderator: Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)