Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, Oando Plc, is set to participate in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to champion Africa’s energy priorities.
A statement on Tuesday stated that Tinubu’s engagements will focus on critical issues such as Africa’s energy security, the role of finance in catalysing growth within the energy sector, and the contribution of indigenous companies to delivering bankable projects amid a decarbonising global economy.
Discussions will also explore how technology—including artificial intelligence—and South-South partnerships can unlock efficiencies, improve project economics, and attract long-term capital into Africa’s energy sector.
He will speak at the debut of Nigeria House at Davos, marking the first time the country is hosting a dedicated national platform at the WEF.
Nigeria House reflects a strategic shift in presenting the country at global investment forums, moving from fragmented representation to a coordinated national narrative that aligns policy direction with private sector execution.
Tinubu’s participation highlights the role of credible local operators in bridging policy ambitions with investor expectations.
In addition, Tinubu will join a panel of renowned business executives and top government officials at a high-level Africa Collective session, focusing on African multilateral financial institutions.
The session brings together senior policymakers and leaders of development finance institutions to discuss capital mobilisation, risk-sharing, and financing structures required to support large-scale infrastructure and energy investments across the continent.
Panellists include Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank; Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation; Thierno Habib Hann, Managing Director of Shelter Afrique; Marco Arcelli, CEO of ACWA Power; Matteo Patrone, Vice President Banking and Executive Committee Member at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; and H.E. Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
Oando’s presence at Davos underscores its commitment to advancing Africa’s energy agenda on the global stage. At a time of constrained global financing, the company is emphasising the importance of supportive policy environments, strong public–private partnerships, and targeted capital to deliver bankable energy solutions and strengthen the continent’s energy security.
