President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a keynote address at the 2025 African Energy Week (AEW), scheduled for September in Cape Town, South Africa.
Themed “Invest in African Energies,” the event will host key policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) confirmed that Tinubu’s attendance highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in shaping the continent’s energy future.
Nigeria’s Reforms Take Centre Stage
Nigeria is currently rolling out major reforms in its oil, gas, and energy sectors. These changes are boosting investor confidence and unlocking multi-billion-dollar opportunities across the energy value chain.
Tinubu’s speech will offer insights into Nigeria’s oil and gas transformation, its long-term energy strategy, and the country’s industrial development goals. The AEC noted that his leadership demonstrates how resource-rich nations can balance global competitiveness with local value creation and inclusive growth.
A Model for Other African Nations
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, said Nigeria’s approach is setting a strong example. “Under President Tinubu, Nigeria is showing how clear policies can drive real investment and project execution,” he stated.
Ayuk added that Nigeria’s progress should serve as a model for other African producers. “By removing red tape, improving processes, and ensuring fiscal stability, countries can attract large-scale capital and deliver real value to citizens,” he explained. “We are honoured to host President Tinubu at AEW 2025.”
Since taking office, Tinubu has led aggressive reforms to reposition Nigeria as a top energy investment hub. In May 2025, he signed an executive order to overhaul project delivery and cut industry costs.
The order introduced faster contracting, tax incentives, and removed key regulatory bottlenecks. These efforts aim to reduce upstream project costs by up to 40%.
President Tinubu’s upcoming address at AEW 2025 will likely reinforce Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s energy transition while strengthening partnerships with global stakeholders.
