Tinubu hails AbdulRazaq, Nigerian winner of Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian renewable energy expert, Ridwan AbdulRazaq, on winning the 2024 Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award.

AbdulRazaq was recognized for his innovative work in solar energy system design and deployment, particularly in off-grid rural communities.

President Tinubu praised the Nigerian trailblazer, stating that his achievements demonstrate the country’s potential to achieve its climate goals and realize its green industrial vision.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President expressed his belief in the ingenuity of Nigerian youths, affirming that with their collective talent, the country can lead Africa and the world in science, technology, and manufacturing.

He encouraged Nigerians to continue utilizing their talents, assuring that his administration remains committed to providing support and empowering their dreams.

“President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates Mr. Ridwan AbdulRazaq, a renewable energy expert, on winning the 2024 Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award.

“Mr. AbdulRazaq was honoured for his accomplishments in advancing solar energy system design and deployment in Nigeria, especially in off-grid rural communities.

“President Tinubu commends the Nigerian green-solution pacesetter, stating that AbdulRazaq’s achievements reinforce the long-held conviction that Nigeria’s climate goals and his administration’s green industrial vision are realizable with the active participation of the nation’s tremendously gifted youths.

“The President affirms that Nigeria can lead Africa and even the rest of the world in science, technology, cutting-edge manufacturing, and other spheres of human pursuits with the composite ingenuity of the youth.