Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on African nations to deepen regional energy integration as a pathway to strengthen local industries and reduce reliance on imports. Speaking at the A… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria urges regional energy integration to boost local businesses By Enitan Ajebukola Ajewumi on September 17, 2025 Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on African nations to deepen regional energy integration as a pathway to strengthen local industries and reduce reliance on imports. Speaking at the Africa Oil Week 2025 in Ghana, Lokpobiri said shared infrastructure, harmonised standards, and technical expertise will help Africa secure its energy future while creating opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Read also, Nigeria urges regional energy integration to boost local businesses Railway revival to cut costs, open trade routes for Nigerian SMEs Firm launches AI assistant to support SMEs and customers Lithium plant in Nasarawa to create jobs, boost SME opportunities NITDA showcases Nigeria's fintech strength at Riyadh Summit He announced plans for a West African Reference Market (WARM), which will leverage Nigeria's refining capacity to supply petroleum products across the region, encouraging growth in local businesses and supply chains. The minister emphasised that Africa must focus on keeping value within the continent, building investor confidence, and supporting SMEs as drivers of inclusive growth.

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