Ghana is to play host to the Africa Oil Week (AOW), a prestigious event on the global energy calendar, organizers and their partners announced this on Wednesday.
The AOW organizers, government of Ghana, and the Africa Prosperity Network, said the next event would take place in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, from 15th to 18th September, 2025.
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said 2025 would mark a watershed moment for Africa Oil Week, a trusted brand that has served Africa’s oil, gas, and energy sectors for over 30 years.
“Throughout its history, AOW has been a vital platform for discussions and innovations that have driven the sector forward, resulting in landmark projects and investments across Africa,” Akudo-Addo added.
He said, “I am personally delighted to endorse Africa Oil Week and to welcome its move from Cape Town to Accra. My gratitude extends to Sankofa Events for entrusting Ghana as the new host of this significant gathering.”
Akufo-Addo commended Paul Sinclair, the CEO of Sankofa Events and the visionary behind AOW, for his dedication to advancing Africa’s energy potential.
Herbert Krapa, Ghana’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, said Ghana aims to host a summit that would bring together African ministers, national oil companies, and regulatory bodies.
“Our goal is to make it the premier energy dialogue on the continent, setting the stage for transformative discussions and partnerships that will propel Africa’s energy future,” Krapa said.
The organizers of AOW said they are committed to forging partnerships that secure Africa’s role as a key player in the global energy mix.
“Our objective is to make Africa the supply base of choice for global energy demand and to ensure energy access for all across our continent by harnessing the untapped potential of the oil, gas, and energy sectors,” the AOW organizers added.
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