AU nominates Koussou as special envoy on oil, gas

The African Union’s Agenda 2063, a distinguished body of Ambassadors committed to advancing the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years, has nominated Daniel Koussou as African Union Special Envoy on Oil and Gas (Continental).
  
Based on the objectives of The Agenda 2063, the AU’s 50-year framework for structural transformation, sustainable development, and economic integration, Koussou’s high-level advocacy role for oil and gas will focus on ensuring that Africa’s hydrocarbon resources contribute to continental prosperity, industrialisation and energy security.
  
Additionally, the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Dau-O-Gik Oil and Gas will represent the AU in international fora to ensure Africa’s developmental needs are not sidelined in global decarbonisation debates.
 
At the heart of The Agenda 2063 is the vision of an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.
  
According to a statement, Koussou, by his track record, embodies the values and aspirations of the Agenda 2063, thereby making his nomination timely and crucial in transforming the vision of the group into a reality, by ensuring that Africa’s future is one of sustainable growth, shared prosperity, and lasting peace.
  
The statement added that Koussou’s leadership and vision, notably, are set to inspire meaningful dialogues about Nigeria’s economic potential and its vital role in international relations.