- Renews Haitham Al Ghais’ Tenure As Secretary General
In a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s leadership in the global energy sector, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has appointed a Nigerian, Mr Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, as Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2025.
This is even as the Conference also renewed the term of office for Mr Haitham Al Ghais as Secretary General of OPEC for a further period of three years with effect from 1 August 2025.
This development was announced by the cartel at the end of the189th meeting of the OPEC Conference on Tuesday.
The statement partly read, “The conference appointed Mr Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Governor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for OPEC, as Chairman of the Board of Governors for the year 2025, and Eng. Adeeb Al-Aama, Governor of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for OPEC, as Alternate Chairman for the same period.”
Before he was appointed the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors, Adeyemi-Bero was confirmed as Nigeria’s OPEC Governor for the year 2025.
This role highlights Nigeria’s influence within the OPEC and underscores the nation’s commitment to shaping global energy policies.
Congratulating Adeyemi-Bero in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, hailed Adeyemi-Bero’s elevation as a testament to the country’s active contributions to the global oil industry.
The statement partly read, “He emphasised that this appointment provides Nigeria with a vital platform to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy.
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“The Honourable Minister also expressed profound gratitude to Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, the outgoing Nigerian OPEC Governor, for his exemplary service. He acknowledged Ambassador Aduda’s instrumental role in advancing Nigeria’s interests within OPEC and ensuring the country’s influential presence in global energy discussions.”
The OPEC Conference brought together representatives from member countries to address significant issues, including reports from the Secretary-General and the Economic Commission Board, and to deliberate on critical internal matters.
The conference also extended the tenure of Haitham Al Ghais as OPEC Secretary General for another three years, effective August 1, 2025.
Member nations commended his exceptional leadership and the Secretariat’s unwavering commitment to the organisation’s objectives.
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The Conference also renewed the term of office for Mr Haitham Al Ghais as Secretary General of OPEC for a further period of three years with effect from 1 August 2025.
The Conference thanked HE Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC, for his distinguished achievements over the past couple of years as Secretary General of OPEC, and the able staff members of the Secretariat.
The Conference resolved that its next Ordinary Meeting will convene on 28 May 2025 and noted that September 2025 will mark the 65th Anniversary since the Organization’s founding in Baghdad in 1960 and the 60th Anniversary since the OPEC Secretariat was moved to Vienna, Austria.
