# Nigeria rejoining World Energy Council

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-rejoining-world-energy-council
> Updated: 2026-09-14T02:00:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Nigeria has officially rejoined the World Energy Council (WEC) as a Member Committee after more than sixty years. The governing board of the new Nigerian Member Committee was inaugurated in Abuja on August 7, led by Chairman Abdulrazaq Isa. The committee comprises professionals from academia, policy, and the private energy sector, including Oando PLC’s Ainojie Alex Irune.

In tandem with these organizational developments, there is a continued focus on sector-wide reforms in Nigeria. This includes efforts to advance gender inclusion within the maritime and energy sectors, with calls for policies that support diversity in licensing, workforce participation, and financing for women-led enterprises.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Nigeria rejoins World Energy Council as electric mobility expands in Africa

Nigeria has rejoined the World Energy Council with a new governing board, while Kenya is testing electric motorcycles for silent wildlife conservation in the Maasai Mara.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-rejoins-world-energy-council-as-electric-mobility-expands-in-africa

### 2026-09-14: Nigeria energy sector sees new leadership and gender inclusion focus

Nigeria sees new leadership appointments in the World Energy Council's Nigerian Member Committee and renewed commitments to gender inclusion in the energy and maritime sectors by the NUPRC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-energy-sector-sees-new-leadership-and-gender-inclusion-focus

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