Praia, April 29, 2026 – ECREEE had the honor of receiving a courtesy visit from the Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at its headquarters in Praia.
Following introductory exchanges, the Ag. Executive Director of ECREEE, Mr. Gibson Obai, welcomed the Vice President and her delegation. In his remarks, he highlighted the Centre’s ongoing programmes and strategic priorities, reaffirming ECREEE’s commitment to supporting the ECOWAS Commission’s objectives Vision 2050. He noted that ECREEE remains dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions across the region and looks forward to continued support from the Commission to scale up its impact. He also presented an overview of the Centre’s key achievements, including initiatives in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and regional data systems.
In her response, H.E. the Vice President commended ECREEE for its achievements and emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration. She noted that ECREEE plays a central role in the region’s energy transition and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote sustainable and inclusive energy development.
The discussions focused on enhancing institutional collaboration, including the need for strengthened financial support mechanisms to sustain ECREEE’s programmes and expand their impact across Member States. Issues relating to staff capacity and operational effectiveness were also addressed, with a view to reinforcing the Centre’s ability to deliver on its mandate.
At the conclusion of the visit, ECREEE presented the Vice President with an award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to advancing regional integration and sustainable development. The visit provided an important opportunity to further consolidate collaboration between ECREEE and the ECOWAS Commission and reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerating the region’s energy transition.