FG Deepens Energy Sector Dialogue with Renaissance Africa Energy

FG Deepens Energy Sector Dialogue with Renaissance Africa Energy

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

A delegation from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (RAEC), on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at his office in Abuja, as part of ongoing engagement with strategic indigenous players in Nigeria’s energy sector.

The delegation was led by the Chairman of RAEC, Dr. Layi Fatona, alongside the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Tony Attah.

The purpose of the visit was to formally brief the Minister on RAEC’s recent acquisition and operational takeover of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s (SPDC) onshore assets in Nigeria.

During the meeting, the RAEC leadership shared key updates, highlighting that since assuming control of the assets, the company has ramped up production to over 200,000 barrels per day—a major milestone for both RAEC and the broader Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Dr. Fatona and Engr. Attah reaffirmed RAEC’s full alignment with the Federal Government’s economic priorities, particularly in revenue generation, job creation, and upstream expansion. They reiterated their long-term commitment to community engagement and responsible energy development.

In his remarks, Edun warmly welcomed the delegation and applauded the operational strides made by RAEC. He noted that the increasing participation of Nigerian-owned companies in key sectors reflects a broader shift toward homegrown solutions and inclusive economic growth.

The Minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fostering a level playing field for all private sector actors and stressed the importance of sustained collaboration between government and industry to deliver long-term value to the nation.

The meeting concluded with a shared understanding of the vital role indigenous firms like RAEC will play in Nigeria’s energy transition and macroeconomic advancement.