Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Obasanjo to play leading role in African Energy Summit


Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to play a leading role in the ongoing African Energy Summit, in Dubai, Dr Harold Oh,the Chairman, World Energy Forum has said.

Oh disclosed this on the official Website of the 2012 World Energy Forum taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

He said that the Summit was an integral part of the World Energy Forum, adding that Obasanjo had been admitted as a new member of the Board of Directors of the global body.

 ``President Obasanjo will play a leading role in the African Energy Summit which is an integral part of World Energy Forum 2012,’’ he said.


Over 80 participants including Presidents, Prime Ministers and their representatives from different parts of the globe as well as the management of the NNPC, are attending the three-day event.

The three-day event, which is being held outside UN headquarters, New York, for the first time.

The summit is expected to come up with a universally cheap access to energy and sustainable development as well as re-define progressive energy infrastructure “for all.”

It is expected to consider a variety of other energy sources through the use of innovative technology and find absolution.

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