- Oando GCEO Wale Tinubu will attend the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos to advocate Africa’s energy priorities.
- He will speak at the debut Nigeria House and join high-level panels on mobilising capital for African energy and infrastructure projects.
Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, will participate in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to champion Africa’s energy priorities. The company described its engagements as focused on Africa’s energy security, financing for energy projects, and the role of indigenous firms in delivering bankable projects within a decarbonising global economy.
He will also explore the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, to improve project efficiency and unlock long-term capital for Africa’s energy sector. The statement added that Tinubu will speak at the inaugural Nigeria House in Davos, marking the first time Nigeria will host a dedicated national platform at the forum.
Furthermore, Nigeria House seeks to shift the country’s representation from fragmented participation to a unified, investment-focused platform that aligns government policy with private-sector execution. Tinubu’s appearance underscores the importance of credible local operators in bridging investor expectations with national energy goals.
Tinubu will further participate in a high-level Africa Collective session on multilateral finance. The session will examine capital mobilisation, risk-sharing tools and financing structures needed to support Africa’s large-scale infrastructure and energy investments.
Confirmed speakers include George Elombi of Afreximbank, Samaila Zubairu of the Africa Finance Corporation, Thierno Habib Hann of Shelter Afrique, Marco Arcelli of ACWA Power, Matteo Patrone of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun.
Oando said its presence in Davos demonstrates its commitment to advancing Africa’s energy agenda. The company also stressed the need for supportive policy environments, stronger public–private partnerships and targeted capital to strengthen Africa’s energy security.