- Nigeria calls for global collaboration to close Africa’s energy gap.
- NNPC highlights clean-energy and gas projects driving sustainable transformation.
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to promote co-investment to end energy poverty in Africa, urging global partners to work together for shared prosperity. The country believes collaboration is key to delivering reliable and affordable energy to millions still without access.
At the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, called on investors to see Africa as a region of opportunity, not risk. He said Africa’s energy transformation must rest on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
Ojulari explained that NNPCL is committed to building strong partnerships that unlock finance and technology for sustainable growth. He stressed that co-investment will help de-risk projects, attract capital, and deliver long-term energy security.
Nigeria’s message is clear: the continent’s future depends on energy access. Without power, industries stall, communities struggle, and economies remain trapped in poverty. Therefore, the government is aligning with like-minded nations and investors to fast-track infrastructure and clean-energy development.
NNPCL’s showcase at ADIPEC captured global attention, featuring gas projects, methane-reduction programmes, and renewable-energy ventures. These initiatives underline its shift from a traditional oil company to a forward-looking energy leader.
Through these investments, Nigeria hopes to inspire a continental push for inclusive and sustainable power systems. The nation aims to prove that co-investment to end energy poverty in Africa is not just possible but profitable.
As the world races toward a cleaner energy future, Nigeria’s proactive stance sends a powerful message: Africa’s growth story begins with shared investment, smarter energy, and bold collaboration.