- President Bola Tinubu will deliver a keynote at the 2025 African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, themed Invest in African Energies.
- His participation highlights Nigeria’s push to attract capital through policy changes that cut project costs, streamline processes, and boost energy sector competitiveness.
President Bola Tinubu will address delegates at the 2025 African Energy Week (AEW), which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, this September. The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the event’s organisers, confirmed his participation in a recent statement. This year’s event carries the theme “Invest in African Energies.”
President Tinubu’s participation reflects Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to transform its oil, gas, and broader energy sectors. Since taking office, he has launched one of Nigeria’s most ambitious reform programmes. These efforts reshape the investment landscape and open up multi-billion-dollar opportunities across the entire energy value chain.
At AEW 2025, President Tinubu will outline Nigeria’s long-term strategy for energy security, industrial development, and sustainable growth. His speech will offer African and global stakeholders a valuable opportunity to understand Nigeria’s evolving energy sector and investment potential.
Furthermore, the African Energy Chamber praised President Tinubu’s leadership. According to AEC Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, “Nigeria under President Tinubu is showing the world how decisive policy reforms can directly translate into investor confidence and tangible project commitments.”
Ayuk also added that Nigeria’s progress offers a model for other African energy producers. “By cutting red tape, streamlining processes, and providing fiscal certainty, Nigeria is attracting large-scale capital while creating real value for its people,” he said. “We are honoured to welcome President Tinubu to AEW 2025 to share this important success story.”
Meanwhile, in May 2025, President Tinubu signed an executive order focused on oil and gas sector reforms. The order introduced streamlined contracting procedures and tax incentives, and removed regulatory and local content bottlenecks. These changes aim to cut upstream project costs by up to 40%, making Nigeria a more competitive destination for energy investment.
By leading these reforms, President Tinubu continues to position Nigeria as a top-tier energy investment hub on the continent.