President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s formal admission as a National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), calling it a proud moment for the nation and a testament to its leadership in Africa’s energy sector (vanguardngr.com). The announcement was made during a ceremony in Abuja, where Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing energy reforms and its growing influence in regional energy policy.
The WEC, a global organization focused on energy governance and sustainability, now includes Nigeria among its member committees, providing the country with a platform to shape international energy strategies. Tinubu emphasized that this recognition reflects Nigeria’s commitment to advancing energy solutions that benefit both the nation and the continent.
While the WEC membership focuses on energy policy, other initiatives in Nigeria aim to address different challenges. For instance, a youth-led non-profit, Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa), has launched a digital innovation and mentorship program to increase women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields (healthwise.punchng.com). These efforts highlight Nigeria’s diverse approach to development across various sectors.
