President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s admission as the newest national member committee of the World Energy Council (WEC).

Mr 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.

Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

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.

According to him, the development will strengthen Nigeria’s voice on issues of energy security, equity and sustainability.

Mr Tinubu congratulated the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria, led by Abdulrazaq Isa as chairman and Bala Wunti as chief executive officer.

He also congratulated other distinguished Nigerians drawn 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 had expanded opportunities for Nigerian enterprise.

He also praised Mr Wunti as one of Nigeria’s finest energy strategists and reform champions.

Mr Tinubu said Mr Wunti’s more than three decades of service had been marked by landmark reforms that enhanced national revenues and restored investor confidence in the energy sector.

The president noted that the composition of the board reflected a blend of experienced industry leaders, regulators, finance experts and youth representatives.

He said the 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,” Mr Tinubu said.

The president reaffirmed the federal government’s support for WEC Nigeria as a neutral and technology-agnostic platform for policy dialogue, investment mobilisation and innovation.

He also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to working with the WEC in London and its global community to promote secure, affordable and sustainable energy.

Mr Tinubu wished the chairman, chief executive officer and members of the inaugural board success in their new responsibilities. 

(NAN)