President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 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 more than 100 countries positions the nation to play a more active role in shaping global discourse on energy security, equity and sustainability.
President Tinubu congratulated the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria, comprising its Chairman, Mr Abdulrazaq Isa, and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bala Wunti, 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.
He described Mr Wunti as one of Nigeria’s foremost energy strategists and reform champions, whose more than three decades of exemplary service, defined by integrity and strategic vision, have been marked by landmark reforms that significantly enhanced national revenue and restored investor confidence in Nigeria’s energy sector.
The President said the blend of seasoned industry leaders, regulators, finance experts and youth leaders on the Board gives WEC Nigeria the balance, neutrality and credibility required to succeed.
He said: “Nigeria has joined the World Energy Council to lead, not just participate, and 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. He reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to working 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.