Corporate Council on Africa Presents: U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue

The U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue Networking Lunch, held on September 12, 2024, in Washington, D.C., was a key event in advancing bilateral energy cooperation. Remarks were made by notable figures, including Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Michael Heath, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of African Affairs, Jim Swartz, Chairman and managing Director, Chevron Nigeria and Mid Africa and Nigerian officials such as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo. The event was part of a broader dialogue aimed at enhancing collaboration on energy security, decarbonization efforts, and Nigeria’s energy transition. The discussions also focused on opportunities for U.S. and Nigerian private sector partnerships, particularly in improving energy access, developing the power sector, and addressing climate goals. The meeting underscored both nations’ commitment to deepening public-private partnerships to foster sustainable energy sectors. This event was sponsored by the Bureau of Energy Resources, Chevron and Shell.