Ademola Adeyemi-Bero has been appointed as Nigeria’s Governor for the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025.
His appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference, said Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri.
In a statement by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, the minister hailed Adeyemi-Bero’s elevation as a testament to Nigeria’s active contributions to the global oil industry.
Lokpobiri 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.
Prior to his appointment as the chairman of the OPEC board of governors, it said Adeyemi-Bero had earlier been confirmed as Nigeria’s OPEC governor for the year 2025.
“This prestigious role highlights Nigeria’s influence within OPEC and underscores the nation’s commitment to shaping global energy policies,” the statement added, with Lokpobiri hailing Adeyemi-Bero’s elevation as a testament to the country’s active contributions to the global oil industry.
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The 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.
In addition, the statement said that OPEC appointed Adeeb Al-Aama, Governor of Saudi Arabia for OPEC, as the Alternate Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2025.
The OPEC Conference, it stressed, brought together representatives from member countries to address significant issues, including reports from the Secretary-General and the Economic Commission Board (ECB), 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,” it added.
