Nigeria and South Africa Strengthen Energy Collaboration

On Wednesday, during a breakfast roundtable in Lagos, South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations, Thandi Moraka, announced efforts to deepen energy collaboration between South Africa and Nigeria as part of a broader initiative to enhance energy security across Africa. Moraka highlighted Nigeria's vast oil and gas reserves as a strategic asset for achieving continental energy security goals.

She called for stronger institutional collaboration and emphasized the need for energy diplomacy within the African Union framework. Moraka urged stakeholders to reduce trade barriers to promote seamless market access for energy commodities and technology across the continent.

She pointed out Nigeria's refining capacity as a strategic advantage for Africa's energy independence amid global supply disruptions. The roundtable was part of South Africa Focus Week in Lagos, aimed at expanding economic cooperation, particularly in energy infrastructure and trade.