West Africa Hub

Our work spans across Africa, with our West Africa Hub playing a crucial role in keeping West African Climate Reality Leaders (CRLs) engaged and connected to our campaigns. We focus on enhancing and building meaningful partnerships with local climate action and climate justice organisations on the ground.

Salomey Adjei - West Africa Coordinator

Salomey is a passionate climate change advocate and environmental conservationist with a strong
background in Communication, specializing in Public Relations and Journalism. She is committed to
amplifying the voices of marginalized communities particularly women, youth, and children,
advocating for their meaningful inclusion in climate action and policy discourse.

As a trained Climate Reality Leader, having completed the 2023 Climate Reality Leadership Training
in Accra, Ghana, Salomey works at the intersection of policy and grassroots action. She is committed
to empowering communities to lead in climate solutions, driving a greener, more sustainable future.

Ousainou Saine - Senegal / Gambia in-country mentor

Ousainou Saine is the Co-Founder and Technical Director of Green Skill Chamber Gambia, where
he champions sustainable skills development and eco-entrepreneurship for youth. A passionate
green activist and certified climate leader fellow, he also serves as the Lead Waste Trainer for
Ecologic Festival and a Waste Consultant for Grownup Gambia.

Ousainou is a Certified Forest Gardener, a CTCN Municipal Solid Waste Incubate, and a dedicated
volunteer advocate for the Media Quart Senegal-France Alliance. With a solid track record in climate
action, waste management, and community mobilization, he is committed to driving a just green
transition across Africa through education, innovation, and grassroots.

Smith Nwokocha - Nigeria in country mentor

 A dedicated environmental and community development expert with a strong focus on climate change advocacy. He currently serves as the Coordinator of the Quest For Growth and Development Foundation in Nigeria and as the Country Mentor/Coordinator for the African Climate Reality Project (ACRP). Smith is also a Media EIS Fellow, a Global Citizen, and an active member of several international organisations, including the Steering Committee of Don’t Gas Africa and AfrikaVuka-350.Org Africa.