We are thrilled to announce that ACOB Lighting Technology Limited has been awarded Best Social Bond in Africa at the 2024 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards for our NGN1.51bn Green Infrastructure Bond — a landmark achievement in our mission to power underserved communities across Nigeria with clean, reliable energy.

Through this 7-year, local currency bond, guaranteed by InfraCredit and co-financed under the Climate Finance Blending Facility, we are developing 335 kWp of isolated solar mini-grids across seven off-grid communities in Edo and Ondo States.

This project will directly support:

• Clean energy access for 3,597 homes and businesses
• Creation of 860 jobs across the value chain
• 352 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided

This award is a powerful validation of what is possible when local expertise, innovative financing, and strategic partnerships unite behind a shared vision. It is a win for climate action, inclusive finance, and sustainable energy access in Nigeria.

Special thanks to our collaborators:
InfraCredit | FSD Africa | UK in Nigeria (FCDO) | REA Nigeria | World Bank

And appreciation to our partners:
NEP Nigeria | AfDB | IOM | SEforALL | GIZ | All On

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