The Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Tony Attah, has emphasised the need for purposeful collaboration between the Nigerian government and key players in the oil and gas sector to create an environment conducive to long-term investment.
Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Lagos, Attah—represented by the company’s Chief Technical Officer, Abdulrahman Mijinyawa—stressed that such cooperation is critical to positioning Nigeria as a leading force within Africa’s energy market.
He noted that unlocking the full value of Nigeria’s extensive oil and gas reserves would require coordinated efforts across both public and private sectors, driven by a shared vision and actionable strategy.
Attah urged stakeholders to adopt a more integrated approach, one that aligns national priorities with industry innovation, in order to attract sustainable investment and drive energy security across the region.
Attah said, “This is our strategy at Renaissance, which operates Nigeria’s largest upstream joint venture alongside NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies, and Agip Energy and Natural Resources Limited (AENR), with a portfolio spanning onshore and shallow-water terrains, including the Bonny and Forcados crude export terminals.”
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With such a diverse and promising portfolio and backed by an ownership that is determined to support its Afrocentric vision, Attah noted that Renaissance was set to become a continental leader, enabling energy security in Africa and the industrialisation of Nigeria in a sustainable manner.
He emphasised, “We believe that the Renaissance is one of the keys towards getting Nigeria to regain its continental pride of place. While we operate from the Niger Delta in Nigeria, our aspirations are continental, our vision is wholly Afro-centric.”
Speaking on the early milestone achievements of Renaissance, Attah said, “Within this short period of our existence, of about 140 days of taking over Shell’s shares in the defunct SPDC, Renaissance assets and people have increased oil production by about 40 per cent and returned us to a position where we now fulfil our contractual gas supply quantities to the NLNG – for the first time in over five years.”
Attah noted that Renaissance was working with renewed commitment to excellence, and an opportunity for Nigerians to drive industrialisation that would ultimately translate into job creation and overall economic growth.
He encouraged other organisations to imbibe Renaissance’s CRISP core values standing for Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Safety and Performance.
Attah assured the SPE Nigeria Council of Renaissance’s continuous support which also helps to develop young Nigerians’ expertise. “This annual conference strengthens collaboration and fosters the exchange of best practices. It aligns with our vision and CRISP core values.”
Attah characterised the annual conference as a vital forum for engaging with the multifaceted challenges facing the energy sector. He noted that the gathering offers industry leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to collectively explore practical solutions that not only support Nigeria’s economic growth but also contribute to meeting both domestic and global energy demands in a safe, secure, and sustainable manner.