Tinubu Welcomes Nigeria’s Return to World Energy Council, Hails Isa, Wunti

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria's formal admission into the World Energy Council (WEC), hailing it as a significant step that validates the nation's ongoing energy reforms and its growing leadership role on the African continent. The admission positions Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the century-old global energy network.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria's return to the WEC provides a robust platform to actively shape international discourse on critical energy issues, including security, equity, and sustainability. This membership places Nigeria among over 100 countries within the WEC network, offering a valuable opportunity to deepen policy dialogue, attract investment, and foster innovation across its energy sector.

Tinubu extended congratulations to the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria, specifically Chairman Abdulrazaq Isa and Chief Executive Officer Bala Wunti, along with other board members drawn from diverse segments of the energy industry. He lauded Isa as a distinguished patriot and industrialist, whose investments in indigenous refining have created new avenues for Nigerian enterprise. Wunti was recognized as a leading energy strategist and reform champion, whose extensive service has been marked by integrity and strategic vision, contributing to national revenue and investor confidence.

The president highlighted that the WEC Nigeria board, comprising experienced industry leaders, regulators, financial experts, and young professionals, possesses the necessary balance and credibility to function as an effective platform for national energy dialogue. He asserted that Nigeria's engagement with the WEC transcends mere participation, stating, "Nigeria has joined the World Energy Council to lead, not just participate, to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global energy decisions."

The federal government has pledged its full support for WEC Nigeria, recognizing it as a neutral and technology-agnostic platform crucial for policy dialogue, investment mobilization, and innovation. Nigeria remains committed to collaborating with WEC London and its global community to advance the shared goal of delivering secure, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

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