Nigeria joins the International Energy Agency as an association country
Nigeria has officially become an association country of the International Energy Agency following a unanimous decision by the IEA Governing Board.
Relations between Nigeria and the International Energy Agency have entered a new era, as the country joined the Agency's association members following a unanimous decision by the IEA Governing Board, and a comprehensive roadmap was established between the parties.
Governing Board Decision
A new era has begun in relations between Nigeria and the International Energy Agency, and following the unanimous decision of the IEA Governing Board, the country has joined the Agency's association countries.
Official Contacts and Visits
IEA Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol traveled to Abuja to formalize the process and met with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and other officials.
Economic and Energy Potential
With a population of over 240 million, Nigeria ranks among Africa's largest economies while being a major oil and natural gas producer, and its renewable energy sector is growing rapidly.
Global Markets and Exports
During supply crunches in Europe, Nigeria's jet fuel exports tripled during the summer period, reaching approximately one-fifth of Europe's imports.
Cooperation Process
The rapprochement between the two sides gained momentum with the methane emissions meeting held in Abuja in 2025, and Nigeria participated in the IEA meeting in February 2026, signing a memorandum of understanding.
Joint Work Programme
The first IEA-Nigeria Joint Work Programme, signed during Dr. Fatih Birol's recent visit to Abuja, forms the fundamental roadmap for cooperation in the coming years.