Joseph Bakare
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a proud moment for the nation and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa.
The President said 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 congratulated the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria – Mr Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, as Chairman and Mr Bala Wunti as Chief Executive Officer – alongside 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.
The President described Mr 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.
President Tinubu described Mr Wunti as one of Nigeria’s finest energy strategists and reform champions whose over three decades of exemplary service, defined by integrity and strategic vision, have been marked by landmark reforms that significantly enhanced national revenues and restored investor confidence in Nigeria’s energy sector.
The President said 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 said: “Nigeria has joined the World Energy Council to lead, not just participate – to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global energy decisions.”
The President affirmed the full support of the Federal Government for WEC Nigeria as a neutral, technology-agnostic platform for policy dialogue, investment mobilisation and innovation, and 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 this historic national assignment.