President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Ridwan AbdulRazaq, a Nigerian pioneer in green solutions and renewable energy expertise, for clinching the prestigious 2024 Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award.
In a statement released by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised AbdulRazaq as a trailblazer in green solutions. He emphasised that AbdulRazaq’s achievements underscore Nigeria’s potential to achieve its climate goals and his administration’s vision for a green industrial future, driven by the active involvement of talented Nigerian youth.
President Tinubu affirmed Nigeria’s capability to lead Africa and the global community in fields such as science, technology, advanced manufacturing, and other areas of human endeavour, leveraging the combined ingenuity of its youth.
The Nigerian leader encouraged all Nigerians to persist in applying their talents to their respective fields, assuring ongoing support from his administration to nurture and empower their aspirations.
Ridwan AbdulRazaq received the Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the design and deployment of solar energy systems across Nigeria, particularly in off-grid rural communities.