The Executive Board

The Executive Board of the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED) provides the strategic direction that drives our mission – eradicating poverty by improving energy access and climate security for the most vulnerable populations.

Our leaders bring extensive expertise in clean energy, climate policy, development finance, governance, and community transformation.

Our Governance Commitment

ICEED’s Executive Board ensures that our work is:

  • Anchored in accountable and ethical leadership

  • Driven by evidence and innovation

  • Strategically aligned with Nigeria’s sustainable development priorities

  • Dedicated to inclusive, community-centered results

The Board works closely with ICEED’s management team to guide programmes, strengthen partnerships, and sustain long-term impact.

Our Governance Values

We uphold principles that ensure effective, accountable leadership:

Transparency & Accountability
Innovation & Evidence-Based Decision-Making
Gender & Social Inclusiveness
Ethical and Responsible Governance
Partnership & Stakeholder Trust

These values ensure that every decision supports the people we serve.

Leadership Impact

Through Board leadership, ICEED has:

  • Influenced landmark national clean-energy and climate policies

  • Strengthened advocacy networks and international positioning

  • Expanded community-level energy access projects

  • Accelerated market-driven clean-energy solutions across Nigeria

Our governance drives national change with community impact at its centre.

Ishaku Huzi Mshelia

Chairman Board of Directors

Ewah Otu Eleri

Executive Director

Adeola Eleri

Board Member

Subramoniayer Ananthakrishnan

Board Member

David Obasi Nwachukwu

Board Member