On December 14, 2024, CSEA hosted a special delegation from the State of California, led by Dr. Toks Omishakin, Secretary of Transportation for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), alongside Dr. Aditya Ramji, University of California Davis Institute of Transportation Technology, and Giles F. Giovinazzi,Senior Advisor, California State Transportation Agency.
The visit aimed to explore potential collaborations in areas such as infrastructure development, economic growth, and the transfer of knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on renewable energy, energy transition, climate change, economic development, and the creative economy.
During the visit, Dr. Chukwuka Onyekwena, Executive Director of CSEA, and the CSEA team provided valuable insights into the organization's work on climate financing, energy, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA highlighting areas where there may be opportunities for collaboration.
The discussions also focused on fostering partnerships, building capacity, and initiating development projects to further strengthen these areas in Nigeria.