IGU Advocates West African Market Integration for Energy Security

During the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit held in Accra, Ghana, Akachukwu Nwokedi, representing the International Gas Union (IGU), called for the integration of West African markets to ensure energy security. In his keynote address, he highlighted the need for regulatory harmonization and cross-border infrastructure development to unlock the region's vast natural gas resources.

Nwokedi pointed out that the global energy landscape is undergoing significant changes, with shifts in alliances and supply chains, which necessitate a coordinated approach among West African countries. He warned that the current fragmented national markets risk preventing countries from fully capturing emerging global opportunities in the gas sector.

Nwokedi stressed that no single country can independently unlock the full potential of its gas sector and that collaboration is essential for building resilience and competitiveness in the energy market.