Tinubu Applauds Nigeria’s Admission Into World Energy Council, Says Country Will “Lead, Not Just Participate”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council, WEC, describing it as a significant endorsement of the country’s energy reforms and its rising leadership in Africa.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the membership positions Nigeria to more actively shape global conversations on energy.

“Nigeria’s entry into the century-old global network of over 100 countries positions the country to more actively shape global discourse on energy security, equity and sustainability,” President Tinubu stated.

The President congratulated the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria, naming Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, as Chairman and Mr. Bala Wunti as Chief Executive Officer.

He also acknowledged other distinguished Nigerians drawn from across the energy value chain, regulatory institutions, industry associations, finance, academia and the Future Energy Leaders community who will serve as inaugural Board members.

President Tinubu described Isa as a “distinguished patriot and trailblazing industrialist whose pioneering investments in indigenous refining and industrial energy have opened a new frontier for Nigerian enterprise.”

He described Wunti as “one of Nigeria’s finest energy strategists and reform champions” whose over three decades of service, defined by integrity and strategic vision, have been marked by landmark reforms that enhanced national revenues and restored investor confidence.

The President noted that the blend of seasoned industry captains, regulators, finance experts and youth leaders on the Board gives WEC Nigeria the balance, neutrality and credibility required to succeed.

President Tinubu affirmed that Nigeria joined the Council to take a leadership role for Africa.

“Nigeria has joined the World Energy Council to lead, not just participate, to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global energy decisions,” he said.

He affirmed the full support of the Federal Government for WEC Nigeria as a neutral, technology-agnostic platform for policy dialogue, investment mobilisation and innovation.

The President also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to work with WEC London and its global community to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy for all.

He wished the Chairman, CEO and the inaugural Board every success in what he called “this historic national assignment.”

The World Energy Council is a century-old global network of over 100 countries focused on advancing secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems.