Tony Attah, Managing Director and CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has called for strengthened collaboration between government bodies and energy-sector stakeholders to position Nigeria as a continental leader in oil and gas development. Speaking at the 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) in Lagos, Attah emphasized that such partnerships are critical to unlocking the nation’s resource potential and attracting investment.
Represented by Chief Technical Officer Abdulrahman Mijinyawa, Attah outlined Renaissance’s strategy as a model for progress. The firm, which leads Nigeria’s largest upstream joint venture with NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies, and Agip Energy, manages a diversified portfolio across onshore and shallow-water operations—including key infrastructure like the Bonny and Forcados export terminals. “This collaboration framework,” he said, “is essential for Nigeria to reclaim its status as Africa’s energy powerhouse while driving sustainable industrialization.”
Attah highlighted recent milestones since Renaissance acquired Shell’s shares in the former SPDC joint venture 140 days prior. Oil production has surged by 40%, and for the first time in five years, gas supply commitments to the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) facility are being fully met. These achievements, he noted, reflect a renewed operational focus and a commitment to leveraging local expertise. The progress aligns with Renaissance’s “Afro-centric” vision, aiming to bolster energy security across the continent while creating jobs and stimulating Nigeria’s economy.
The CEO urged industry peers to adopt Renaissance’s CRISP principles—Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Performance—as a blueprint for sector-wide growth. He also reaffirmed support for initiatives like the NAICE conference, which fosters knowledge exchange and problem-solving among stakeholders. “Events like this enable us to address energy challenges holistically, ensuring Nigeria meets both domestic needs and global demands responsibly,” Attah stated.
With Africa’s energy demand projected to rise significantly in the coming decades, Renaissance’s approach underscores the broader imperative for strategic partnerships to harness resources efficiently. Attah’s remarks signal a push to align Nigeria’s ambitions with regional development goals, positioning the country as a linchpin in Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
