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Sandra Chukwudozie

CEO, Salpha Solar Assembly Plant

Calabar, Cross River state

When I launched Salpha seven years ago, my mission was to transform lives through energy freedom. We
focused on two groups: customers without reliable energy access, forced to depend on expensive and polluting
alternatives, and young people passionate about energy but often overlooked due to lack of experience.

Our goal was to harness their passion and integrate it into the energy
sector, creating a new generation of change-makers.

At Salpha, we don't see gender or tribe; we are united by our passion, reflected
in the ecosystem around our assembly plant. Our team includes assembly workers, installers, sales agents,
and other workforce members, many of whom are women trained and promoted within our organisation.

We recognize that women are often overlooked and may not put themselves forward. We’ve seen assembly
workers rise to become solar installers or sales agents. Without NEP, this wouldn't have been possible.

As Nigeria transitions to clean energy, I envision a future where anyone, especially women, can be leaders in
the energy space. I see Salpha expanding across ECOWAS countries, continuing to transform lives through
energy freedom, empowering customers, and creating green jobs across Africa. We aim to shift that narrative
of Africa from being mere consumers to becoming producers, making a lasting impact on the continent.

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