# IEA chief says Nigeria could double energy investment within five years

IEA chief Fatih Birol said Nigeria could double its energy investment within five years after joining the agency as an associate member.

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Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, said during a visit to Abuja that Nigeria could double investment into its energy sector within five years after joining the IEA, citing Nigeria's resource base and shifting global energy trade patterns. [^1]

Nigeria aims to nearly double its oil production to 3 million barrels per day by 2030, relying on energy sector reform, infrastructure upgrades and improved security to prevent oil theft to attract foreign capital after years of underinvestment. [^2]

Nigeria became an associate member of the International Energy Agency in July after the agency's member countries, including the United States, Germany, Italy and Japan, unanimously approved its application, according to Birol. [^3]

Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, stated during a visit to Abuja that the agency would use its global network to help Nigeria unlock capital for oil, gas, power, and solar projects. [^4]

Fatih Birol pointed to the Dangote refinery as an example of how Nigeria can capture more value by processing resources at home rather than exporting raw materials. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, said during a visit to Abuja that Nigeria could double investment into its energy sector within five years after joining the IEA, citing Nigeria's resource base and shifting global energy trade patterns. (MarineLink, News)
2. Nigeria aims to nearly double its oil production to 3 million barrels per day by 2030, relying on energy sector reform, infrastructure upgrades and improved security to prevent oil theft to attract foreign capital after years of underinvestment. (MarineLink, News)
3. Nigeria became an associate member of the International Energy Agency in July after the agency's member countries, including the United States, Germany, Italy and Japan, unanimously approved its application, according to Birol. (MarineLink, News)
4. Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, stated during a visit to Abuja that the agency would use its global network to help Nigeria unlock capital for oil, gas, power, and solar projects. (Businessday NG, News)
5. Fatih Birol pointed to the Dangote refinery as an example of how Nigeria can capture more value by processing resources at home rather than exporting raw materials. (Businessday NG, News)

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