Isaac Money – Yenagoa
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has hailed the confirmation of Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero Nigeria’s Governor for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as well as his appointment as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025.
His appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference.
Excited by the development , Senator Lokpobiri described the elevation as a testament to the country’s active contributions to the global oil industry.
He added that the appointment provides Nigeria with a vital platform to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy.
The minister who expressed profound gratitude to Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, the outgoing Nigerian OPEC Governor, for his exemplary service also acknowledged Ambassador Aduda’s instrumental role in advancing Nigeria’s interests within OPEC and ensuring the country’s influential presence in global energy discussions.
With the appointment, Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in the global energy sector, noted the statement from Nneamaka Nwafor, Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the minister.
Nwafor disclosed that
prior to Adeyemi-Bero’s new appointment, he was confirmed as Nigeria’s OPEC Governor for the year 2025, stressing that this prestigious role highlights Nigeria’s influence within the OPEC and underscores the nation’s commitment to shaping global energy policies.
In addition, OPEC appointed His Excellency Eng. Adeeb Al-Aama, Governor of Saudi Arabia for OPEC, as the Alternate Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2025.
The OPEC Conference brought together representatives from member countries to address significant issues, including reports from the Secretary-General and the Economic Commission Board (ECB), and to deliberate on critical internal matters.
The Conference also extended the tenure of His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais as OPEC Secretary General for another three years, effective August 1, 2025, stressing that member nations commended his exceptional leadership and the Secretariat’s unwavering commitment to the organization’s objectives.
