Francis Sempore

Francis Sempore is the Executive Director of the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). He has been a prominent advocate for sustainable energy solutions in West Africa, emphasizing the need for infrastructure development to improve access to clean energy services in the region. Sempore's work focuses on mobilizing collaboration among member states to enhance energy access, particularly for communities lacking reliable electricity and clean cooking options. His recent remarks at the press briefing for the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum 2025 highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing energy challenges and the urgency of building infrastructure to support energy transition initiatives across West Africa.