Youth for Just Energy Transition (Y-JET) is a Nigerian youth-led organisation bringing renewable energy education, climate literacy and youth leadership into schools and underserved communities, while building pathways from awareness to practical clean-energy action.
To empower and equip young people with the knowledge, skills and platforms needed to advocate for renewable energy, climate justice and equitable energy policies through education, research and strategic partnerships.
A world where young people are empowered leaders shaping a just, inclusive and sustainable energy transition.
Over 85 million Nigerians live without reliable electricity. Rural schools study by candlelight. Health posts can't refrigerate vaccines. Nigeria also has some of the best solar conditions in the world — up to 7.5 peak sun hours a day. The technology exists. What's missing is knowledge, access, and a generation willing to lead the shift.
Youth Energy Literacy Programme · School outreach · Clean Energy Clubs · Renewable-energy demonstrations
Youth policy engagement · Climate advocacy campaigns · Energy-transition conversations
Girls in Clean Energy · Student challenges · Youth leadership opportunities
Impact documentation · Programme learning · Youth perspectives and evidence
"All of this was achieved with zero external funding — run entirely by young Nigerian volunteers."
Y-JET deliberately positions girls as active participants in clean-energy learning and leadership — not as afterthoughts. Through dedicated sessions, mentorship and visible female role models, we are building a generation of young women who see themselves as engineers, advocates and decision-makers in Nigeria's energy future.
The SDG7 Youth Constituency is the official UN energy working group for youth, mandated by UN GA resolution A/RES/67/290. Its partners include IRENA, SEforALL, UNIDO, IEA and the Clean Energy Ministerial.
Y-JET's acceptance into Cohort 4 of the Youth Sustainable Energy Hub places our grassroots work on the global map — connecting us to the official international conversation on SDG7, affordable and clean energy for all.
The Youth Sustainable Energy Hub is the first global platform showcasing youth practitioners in sustainable energy — combining capacity building, mentoring and finance for organisations like Y-JET.
Energy transition advocate shortlisted for the IRENA Youth Future Energy Leaders Programme 2026.
Leads programme design and delivery across schools and communities in Nigeria.
Champions girls' participation and visibility in clean-energy learning and leadership.
European technical partner with 4+ years managing photovoltaic projects in Spain.
Samuel Chidubem is the Founder of Youth for Just Energy Transition (Y-JET), a youth-led initiative advancing clean-energy education, climate awareness, and youth participation in Nigeria's energy transition.
With a background in Political Science and a strong interest in public policy and youth development, Samuel founded Y-JET to take conversations about climate change and renewable energy beyond policy spaces and into schools and underserved communities.
He started Y-JET because he believes young Nigerians should not wait for the energy transition to happen to them. They should understand it, participate in it and eventually help shape it.
His vision is simple: young people should not only inherit the energy transition — they should have a voice in accelerating it.
Samuel Ugwu is a Co-Founder of Youth for Just Energy Transition (Y-JET) and serves as its Programme Coordinator.
Passionate about business innovation, climate intelligence, and youth-led solutions, Samuel believes Africa's energy transition must be understood and shaped by people at the grassroots.
Through Y-JET, he helps translate complex conversations around clean energy, climate resilience, energy justice, and sustainable development into practical programmes young people can understand and participate in.
As Programme Coordinator, Samuel supports the design and implementation of Y-JET's school and community programmes, connecting young people with knowledge, opportunities, and conversations around Nigeria's evolving energy landscape.
Y-JET has been featured by El Español, one of Spain's leading national newspapers, recognising our work in renewable energy education, youth leadership, and clean energy access across underserved communities in Nigeria.
The publication highlights our vision to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to participate in a just and inclusive energy transition.
"A beacon of hope for Nigeria from Alicante: a project that aims to bring solar panels to villages. They still use firewood and candles."— El Español de Alicante · Jorge Verdú · July 28, 2026
Y-JET welcomes collaboration with partners, institutions, donors and individuals committed to advancing youth leadership in energy transition.
We work directly with schools and communities.
Young people participate in shaping the transition — not only as beneficiaries.
Girls are intentionally positioned within clean-energy learning and leadership.
We move beyond climate awareness toward renewable-energy literacy and hands-on learning.
Documented through participation, geographic reach and programme reporting.
If 30 people give $10, this campaign is fully funded. Every donation — and every share — moves a classroom closer to the energy transition.