Oando GCEO Wale Tinubu to Champion Africa’s Energy Agenda at Davos 2026

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, is set to participate in the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where he will advocate for Africa’s energy priorities on the global stage.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, Tinubu’s engagements at Davos will focus on key issues shaping the continent’s energy future, including energy security, the role of finance in accelerating sector growth, and the importance of indigenous energy companies in delivering bankable projects in an increasingly decarbonised global economy.

Discussions will also examine how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, alongside strengthened South-South partnerships, can unlock operational efficiencies, improve project economics, and attract long-term capital into Africa’s energy sector. These conversations come at a time when global financing conditions remain tight, making innovation and collaboration critical for sustainable development.

A major highlight of Tinubu’s participation will be his speaking role at the debut of Nigeria House at Davos. This marks the first time Nigeria is hosting a dedicated national platform at the WEF, signalling a strategic shift from fragmented representation to a coordinated national narrative that aligns government policy with private sector execution.

Tinubu will also participate in a high-level Africa Collective session focused on African multilateral financial institutions. The session will convene senior policymakers, business leaders, and heads of development finance institutions to deliberate on capital mobilisation, risk-sharing frameworks, and financing structures needed to support large-scale infrastructure and energy investments across Africa.

Panellists include leaders of major financial and development institutions such as Afreximbank, Africa Finance Corporation, Shelter Afrique, ACWA Power, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, alongside Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun.

Oando’s presence at Davos underscores its commitment to advancing Africa’s energy agenda globally, while highlighting the critical role of credible local operators in bridging policy ambitions with investor expectations and strengthening the continent’s energy security.