Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s formal admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC). Tinubu described the development as a proud moment for the country and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the president said Nigeria’s admission into the century-old global network of more than 100 countries would enable it to play a greater role in shaping global energy discourse. The development is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s voice on issues of energy security, equity, and sustainability.
Tinubu congratulated the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria, led by Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa as Chairman and Mr. Bala Wunti as Chief Executive Officer. He also extended his congratulations to other distinguished Nigerians from the energy industry, regulatory institutions, finance, academia, and the Future Energy Leaders community who will serve on the inaugural board.
The president described Mr. Isa as a distinguished patriot and trailblazing industrialist whose investments in indigenous refining and industrial energy have expanded opportunities for Nigerian enterprise. He also praised Mr. Wunti as one of Nigeria’s finest energy strategists and reform champions, highlighting his more than three decades of service marked by landmark reforms that enhanced national revenues and restored investor confidence in the energy sector.
The composition of the board, according to the president, reflects a blend of experienced industry leaders, regulators, finance experts, and youth representatives. Tinubu emphasized that this combination would provide the balance, neutrality, and credibility needed for WEC Nigeria to succeed.
‘Nigeria has joined the World Energy Council to lead, not just participate – to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global energy decisions,’ Tinubu stated. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s support for WEC Nigeria as a neutral and technology-agnostic platform for policy dialogue, investment mobilization, and innovation.
The president also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to working with the WEC in London and its global community to promote secure, affordable, and sustainable energy. Tinubu wished the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and members of the inaugural board success in their new responsibilities.