The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has appointed Nigerian energy expert Ademola Adeyemi-Bero as the new chairman of its Board of Governors for 2025.

Adeyemi-Bero was appointed to the position at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference.

The Nigerian who has over 38 years of experience in the oil and gas sector is the current Chief Executive Officer of independent Nigerian oil company FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P).

His appointment was confirmed in an official statement signed by Nneamaka Okafor, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri’s spokesperson.

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Lokpobiri described Adeyemi-Bero’s appointment as a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s leadership in the global energy sector.

The statement also revealed that Adeyemi-Bero had been appointed as Nigeria’s OPEC governor for the year 2025 before his appointment at the global level.

“This prestigious role highlights Nigeria’s influence within OPEC and underscores the nation’s commitment to shaping global energy policies,” the statement said.

Lokpobiri also praised the outgoing Nigerian OPEC Governor Mr. Gabriel Aduda for his exemplary leadership and role in promoting the interest of Nigeria at OPEC and ensuring that the country commands influence during global energy discussions.