Nigerian Gas Chief Appointed to Lead African Energy Initiatives on Global Stage
The International Gas Union (IGU) has appointed Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), as the Regional Coordinator for IGU activities across the African continent. The announcement was made at the recently concluded World Gas Conference in Beijing, China.
This appointment recognizes Nwokedi’s significant contributions to advancing gas as a catalyst for energy security across Africa while reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership position in the continent’s gas industry. In his new role, Nwokedi will serve as the primary liaison between the IGU and African member nations, ensuring African perspectives are effectively represented in global gas policy discussions.
His responsibilities include advocating for policies that support natural gas development across the continent, facilitating knowledge transfer among industry stakeholders, coordinating regional events to promote collaboration, and providing critical analysis of regional developments to inform IGU’s global strategies.
Nwokedi takes over from Eng. Khaled AbuBakr from Egypt, who previously served as IGU’s Regional Coordinator for Africa and the broader Middle East before his recent election as Vice-President of the IGU for the 2028-2031 term.
“The appointment represents both an honour and a profound responsibility,” Nwokedi stated. “It acknowledges Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s gas sector while providing an important platform to advocate for sustainable energy solutions that will drive economic development across our continent.”
Source: championnews.com.ng