The Nigerian government on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ademola Adeyemi-Bero as the new Chairperson of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Board of Governors for 2025.
Nneamaka Okafor, the special adviser on media and communication to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the appointment of Mr Adeyemi-Bero, Nigeria’s governor for OPEC, was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC held on Tuesday.
“Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in the global energy sector with the appointment of Mr Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Nigeria’s Governor for OPEC, as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025.
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This prestigious role, according to the statement, highlights Nigeria’s influence within the OPEC and underscores the nation’s commitment to shaping global energy policies.
Mr Lokpobiri hailed Mr Adeyemi-Bero’s elevation as a testament to the country’s active contributions to the global oil industry.
The minister also expressed profound gratitude to Gabriel Aduda, the outgoing Nigerian OPEC Governor, for his exemplary service.
OPEC also appointed Adeeb Al-Aama, Governor of Saudi Arabia for OPEC, as the Alternate Chairperson of the Board of Governors for 2025.
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