Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, a leading indigenous energy solutions provider in Africa, will participate in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The event provides a platform for Tinubu to champion Africa’s energy priorities, focusing on critical issues such as energy security, finance, and the role of indigenous companies in delivering bankable projects.
Tinubu’s engagements will explore the contribution of technology, including artificial intelligence, and South-South partnerships in unlocking efficiencies, improving project economics, and attracting long-term capital into Africa’s energy sector. He will also speak at the debut of Nigeria House at Davos, a dedicated national platform that marks a strategic shift in presenting the country at global investment forums.
Nigeria House aims to present a coordinated national narrative, aligning policy direction with private sector execution. Tinubu’s participation highlights the role of credible local operators in bridging policy ambitions with investor expectations. Additionally, he 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 will discuss capital mobilization, risk-sharing, and financing structures required to support large-scale infrastructure and energy investments across the continent. Panelists include Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank, 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. The company emphasizes 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. As the global economy continues to evolve, Tinubu’s participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting reinforces the need for collaborative efforts to address Africa’s energy challenges and unlock the continent’s potential.
The 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting provides a critical platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions and explore solutions to pressing global issues. With Africa’s energy sector poised for growth, Tinubu’s involvement in the event is expected to contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable energy solutions that can drive economic growth and improve lives across the continent.
