The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has appointed Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero of Nigeria as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025.
This announcement was made during the 189th (Ordinary) Meeting of the OPEC Conference, held on Tuesday, December 10, via video conference.
In addition to his new role as Chairman, Mr. Adeyemi-Bero was also confirmed as the OPEC Governor for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, succeeding Ambassador Gabriel Aduda.
A seasoned oil and gas executive with over 33 years of experience, Mr. Adeyemi-Bero is the founder and Managing Director of FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P), a Nigerian independent exploration and production firm.
His appointment was officially confirmed by Nigeria’s Federal Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, in a congratulatory message posted on his X page. The statement read: “I am delighted to announce that Mr. Ademola Adeyemi-Bero has been confirmed as OPEC Governor for Nigeria. He has also been appointed Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025, following a resolution by the Council of Ministers today. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Gabriel Aduda for his exemplary service as our outgoing OPEC Governor. His dedication has paved the way for continued success.”
Mr. Adeyemi-Bero’s appointment as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors was also highlighted in a press release issued by OPEC at the conclusion of the meeting.
