Tinubu to Address Energy Experts in South Africa

President Bola Tinubu is set to speak at the 2025 African Energy Week scheduled for September in Cape Town, South Africa. Themed “Invest in African Energies,” the summit is one of the continent’s premier energy industry gatherings

Tinubu’s planned participation coincides with Nigeria’s ambitious energy sector reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence and expanding multi-billion-dollar opportunities across oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. His keynote address is expected to offer both African and global stakeholders insights into Nigeria’s strategic path for energy security and industrial growth.

According to the organisers, Tinubu’s leadership is being highlighted as a model for how resource-rich nations can balance competitiveness, local content development, and inclusive growth. The Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, praised Tinubu’s policies, noting they have already improved investor confidence and catalyzed new project commitments.

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Ayuk emphasized that Nigeria’s ongoing reforms—including streamlining regulatory procedures, removing fiscal bottlenecks, and cutting upstream project costs by up to 40 percent—offer a strong case study for other African producers aiming to attract capital while creating value for local communities.

In May 2025, Tinubu signed an executive order introducing sweeping changes to Nigeria’s oil and gas project delivery frameworks. These included tax incentives and the removal of regulatory delays, positioning Nigeria as a more attractive destination for energy investments.