About CEII
Where energy meets capital and ideas.
Accelerating investment and innovation within the global energy industry.
A multi-disciplinary hub for energy knowledge, investment and innovation, working with governments and industry across Africa and the world.
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Abuja, the Centre for Energy Investment and Innovation is an advisory and investment facilitation organisation. It serves as a hub for the exchange of knowledge, technological innovation and opportunity in the energy sector, with emphasis on energy security, energy transition and sustainable development.
The Centre explores the global energy value chain, analyses its challenges and potential, and identifies strategies to channel investment into its growth. It advises governments on policy and investment frameworks, builds structured investment vehicles, develops the human capital the sector needs, and publishes research and data that help decision-makers act with confidence.
- Founded
- 2022
- Year founded, in Abuja
- Practice areas
- 6
- Areas of advisory practice
- Initiatives
- 4
- Named initiatives across Nigeria and Africa
- Objectives
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- Founding objectives guiding the Centre
We are committed to driving sustainable growth in the energy sector, promoting responsible investment, and ensuring a secure and reliable energy supply for generations to come.
The CEII commitment
Our approach
A Just Energy Transition Framework for Africa, built through partnership and collaboration
As a hub in the global energy industry, CEII works to propel Nigeria’s and Africa’s growth globally: business-to-business development across the energy value chain, a balanced transition, impact investing in the green economy and responsible investment.
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Conversation
A platform for transformative conversations on transition plans and the energy transition drive across every sector.
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Research
In-depth research and learning to understand the models of sustainable investing across the energy industry.
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Advisory
The CEII Research and Advisory Directorate works with organisations and governments on energy transition strategies and informed investment decisions.
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Capability
Developing human capital expertise within the energy industry, in urban and rural communities alike.
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Policy
Engaging governments on the best policies to aid the growth and development of the energy industry.
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Gas and value chain
Navigating the complexities of the oil and gas sector and promoting natural gas investment through stakeholder engagement.
Without energy the world stops. Every person on the planet is a beneficiary of good, diligent work in energy research and innovation.
What we do
Six disciplines, one purpose
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Energy investment advisory
Developing governance and investment frameworks for African governments.
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Sovereign fund development
Creating structured investment vehicles.
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Energy transition strategy
National decarbonisation roadmaps and transition planning.
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Policy advocacy
Advising governments on energy policy and regulatory reform.
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Human capital development
Training programmes, learning frameworks and capacity building.
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Research and publications
Energy market analysis, OPEC bulletins and sector reports.
Leadership
We’re creating a conducive environment for innovation, investment, and knowledge sharing, significantly contributing to the growth and development of the energy industry.
Grema Sulaiman Ahmad, Founder and Chairman
Meet the teamMandate
Our objectives
The commitments the Centre set for itself at its founding, and still works to.
Create a platform for conversations on transformation plans and the energy transition drive across all sectors.
Drive in-depth research and learning within the energy sector to gain insight into models of sustainable investing.
Develop human capital expertise within the energy sector.
Advise organisations within the energy and financing framework on investment decisions in the energy transition era.
Engage governments on the best policies to aid the growth and development of the energy industry.
Drive innovative approaches to the complexities of the oil and gas sector, promoting natural gas investment and proper stakeholder engagement.
Help the finance industry make sense of the transitions happening within the energy industry.
Focus
Where we put our weight
Africa-centric energy solutions
Driving sustainable energy across the continent.
Investment facilitation
Connecting global capital with African energy opportunities.
Energy transition
Supporting the shift to clean and renewable energy.
Governance frameworks
Building transparent, investor-friendly regulatory environments.
Data-driven insights
Research and analysis for informed decision-making.
