By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
In a move to boost energy security and economic growth, Nigeria and the International Energy Agency signed an agreement establishing a Joint Work Programme to improve data for energy policy and investment throughout the value chain.
This is as the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria’s formal admission into the IEA as an Association Country is a significant milestone for the country and another testament to the gains of the economic reforms of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Senator Shettima stated this on Thursday during the signing of the agreement for the Joint Work Programme between Nigeria and IEA, signalling the formal commencement of the partnership.
Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President noted that Nigeria’s formal entry into the fold of the Paris-based non-governmental organisation justifies his administration’s policy choices and efforts aimed at leveraging the country’s abundant energy resources scattered across the nation.
