Ekpo Delighted as Nigeria Joins IEA, Group Now Accounts for over 80% of Global Energy Demand

Ekpo Delighted as Nigeria Joins IEA, Group Now Accounts for over 80% of Global Energy Demand

• Says move to boost energy access, industrialisation

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has welcomed Nigeria’s admission into the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an Association country, with the block now accounting for more than 80 per cent of the global energy demand, up from 40 per cent.

He described the development as a significant step that will deepen the country’s engagement in global energy governance while advancing its drive for universal energy access, industrialisation and sustainable energy development.