Ademola Adeyemi-Bero has been appointed as Nigeria’s Governor for the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025.
This appointment was confirmed during the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference, according to Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil).
In a statement released by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, the minister praised Adeyemi-Bero’s appointment, emphasizing that it underscores Nigeria’s continued contributions to the global oil industry. Lokpobiri further highlighted the significance of the appointment, noting that it provides Nigeria with a crucial platform to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit both oil producers and consumers while supporting the global economy.
Before being named Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors, Adeyemi-Bero had already been confirmed as Nigeria’s OPEC Governor for 2025. The minister also expressed deep appreciation to Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, the outgoing Nigerian OPEC Governor, for his outstanding service and pivotal role in advancing Nigeria’s interests within OPEC.
The OPEC Conference also saw the appointment of Adeeb Al-Aama as Saudi Arabia’s OPEC Governor and Alternate Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2025. Additionally, the Conference extended the tenure of His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais as OPEC Secretary General for another three years, effective August 1, 2025, recognizing his exemplary leadership and the Secretariat’s dedication to OPEC’s goals.
