Karikari Achireko Kwagyan has been dual-nominated at the 8th Ghana Energy Awards for his significant contributions to Africa's clean energy transition. As the Director of Energy and Climate Finance at the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre, Kwagyan leads regional investment strategies aimed at accelerating the continent's energy transition while focusing on clean energy investment, industrial decarbonization, and international energy policy. His nominations in the Rising Star – Individual and Green Chief Trailblazer Award categories highlight his leadership and impact within the energy sector. Kwagyan's career showcases his diverse experience, from working with the World Bank on decarbonization strategies in Southern Africa to overseeing capital projects at the Electricity Company of Ghana. Currently, as a graduate researcher at MIT, his academic research delves into nuclear cogeneration systems and the role of advanced nuclear reactors in decarbonizing industrial processes, including hydrogen production. Additionally, his advocacy for green hydrogen development, advanced nuclear technologies, and policy reforms has positioned him as a trailblazer in promoting sustainable development and clean energy access in Ghana. Kwagyan's recognition at the Ghana Energy Awards underscores the importance of African-led solutions and local innovation in driving the continent's energy transformation. The awards are set to take place later this year under the theme of local content's role in building Ghana's energy sector, aligning closely with Kwagyan's advocacy for strengthening local institutions and talent.