The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has confirmed Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero who is Nigeria’s Governor for OPEC, as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025.
This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, signed by Nneamaka Okafor, media aide to the Minister of Petroleum (state), Heineken Lokpobiri.
According to the statement, the appointment of Adeyemi-Bero by OPEC “would provide a vital platform for Nigeria to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy.”
“His appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference.
“Prior to his appointment as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors, he was confirmed as Nigeria’s OPEC Governor for the year 2025.”
It was further stated that the “Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, hailed Mr. Adeyemi-Bero’s elevation as a testament to the country’s active contributions to the global oil industry.”
“He emphasized that this appointment provides Nigeria with a vital platform to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy.”
“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.
“In addition, OPEC appointed His Excellency Eng. Adeeb Al-Aama, Governor of Saudi Arabia for OPEC, as the Alternate Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2025.”
It was also noted that the OPEC Conference which brought together representatives from member countries to address significant issues, extended the tenure of His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais as OPEC Secretary General for another three years, effective August 1, 2025.
