Welcome to the website of ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). It is an honour to address a community dedicated to advancing sustainable energy across West Africa. Reliable and affordable electricity remains essential for economic growth, delivery of vital services and community development, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations.

 

Although steady progress has been made, our region continues to face major energy challenges. Many households still rely on traditional biomass for cooking, rural communities remain insufficiently electrified, and fossil fuels continue to dominate the energy mix. High transmission and distribution losses further underscore the need for a more sustainable approach, even as the region’s vast renewable energy potential remains largely untapped. ECREEE was created more than a decade ago precisely to respond to these challenges, in alignment with global sustainability goals and the ambition of a resilient and prosperous West Africa.

 

Guided by ECOWAS Vision 2050, ECREEE’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027 charts a clear course for accelerating the transition to clean and modern energy. Over the years, the Centre has played a pivotal role in shaping regional energy policy, supporting the development and adoption of major frameworks such as the Renewable Energy Policy, the Energy Efficiency Policy, the Bioenergy Policy, the Gender Mainstreaming Policy, and the recently approved Green Hydrogen Policy. Our collective task now is to translate these policies into concrete action on the ground.

 

We are grateful for the steadfast support of ECOWAS Member States, with special recognition to Cabo Verde, our host country. We also appreciate the leadership of the President of the ECOWAS Commission and the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization for their continuous guidance and commitment.

 

To our partners, we extend sincere thanks for your collaboration and trust. ECREEE remains committed to working closely with governments, communities, and stakeholders to advance sustainable energy solutions across the region. With shared purpose and determination, we will continue driving progress toward universal access to clean energy by 2030 and supporting the long-term development of West Africa.

Prior to his appointment as the Acting Executive Director, Mr. Obasi served as Acting Director of Administration, Finance & ICT of ECREEE, where he was responsible for strengthening the Centre’s administrative systems, financial controls, human resources, ICT infrastructure, and overall organizational performance. In this capacity, he also provided institutional support to the Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Cabo Verde, ensuring effective coordination, compliance, and operational continuity between ECREEE and the ECOWAS Commission. He further served as Controller for ECREEE, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and adherence to international standards.

 

During his tenure in leadership positions at ECREEE, Mr. Obasi contributed significantly to advancing the Centre’s energy portfolio. He supported the implementation of flagship regional programmes, the operationalization of the regional energy polices and strengthening institutional polices. His strategic oversight helped position ECREEE as a key driver of energy transition efforts in West Africa.

 

Before joining ECREEE in 2020, he served as Head of the Disbursement Division at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja. He also gained extensive experience working with major international development organizations, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and UNICEF, where he supported programme finance, operational management, and institutional development.

 

Mr. Obasi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA in Banking and Finance. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, and was part of the founding team for the ECOWAS ECOLink SAP Project, demonstrating his strong grounding in financial systems and digital transformation.

 

A committed advocate for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development, Mr. Obasi brings to his role as Executive Director a deep understanding of institutional governance and a strong passion for advancing clean energy access across the ECOWAS region.