OGUN FINANCE COMMISSIONER OKUBADEJO JOINS GLOBAL LEADERS AT COMMONWEALTH TRADE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT IN LONDON

Oladapo Okubadejo to Speak on ‘Balancing Energy Security and Decarbonisation’ as Ogun Positions for Global Investment, Green Transition*

Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Oladapo Okubadejo, is set to address global policymakers and investors at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2026, holding at the historic Mansion House in London from 20–21 April 2026.

*Summit Role & Panel Focus*  

Okubadejo will feature as a panelist at the high-level plenary session titled _“Balancing Energy Security and Decarbonisation”_ on Monday, April 21. The session will tackle one of the most pressing global dilemmas: how nations can secure reliable, affordable energy while accelerating the shift to cleaner sources amid geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and uneven access to climate finance.

He will share the stage with leading international experts, including Rob Macaire CMG of Chatham House, who will chair the session, alongside Tim Calver of ITM Power, Jennifer Pryce of Calvert Impact, and Jeremy Wrathall of Cornish Lithium.

*Key Themes on the Table*  

Discussions are expected to explore:  

1. *Green Hydrogen Potential*: Scaling production and infrastructure for emerging economies.  

2. *Critical Minerals Supply Chains*: Securing lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements essential for clean tech without deepening resource inequality.  

3. *Impact Investing*: Mobilizing private capital for a just energy transition that benefits both developed and developing markets.  

4. *Policy Trade-offs*: Managing the tension between immediate energy needs and long-term climate commitments.

*What It Means for Ogun State*  

Okubadejo’s participation underscores Ogun’s deliberate strategy to insert itself into global policy and investment dialogues. The state is positioning itself as a viable destination for infrastructure financing, industrial decarbonisation, and diversified economic partnerships beyond oil. 

His presence signals three things:  

1. *Visibility*: Ogun is stepping onto the world stage to shape, not just receive, global economic conversations.  

2. *Investment Readiness*: The state is showcasing its framework for sustainable development, PPPs, and ease of doing business.  

3. *Energy Transition Alignment*: Ogun aims to attract funding for gas-to-power projects, renewable energy, and green industrial zones while ensuring energy access for its growing population.

*About the Summit*  

The Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit is a flagship platform convening senior government officials, CEOs, investors, and development experts from across the 56-member bloc. It addresses issues shaping global trade flows, capital movement, and sustainable growth in an era of fragmentation and climate urgency.

*Outlook*  

As nations rethink energy mix and capital allocation, Ogun’s voice at the table reflects a sub-national push to influence outcomes that directly impact state-level industrial policy, job creation, and climate resilience. Outcomes from the panel could open doors for technical partnerships, blended finance, and foreign direct investment into Ogun’s energy and manufacturing corridors.

*Bottom line*: Ogun is not waiting for the world to come to it — it is taking its economic agenda to the world.