Nani Juwara
GambiapoliticianMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Nani Juwara serves as The Gambia's Minister for Petroleum and Energy. He has recently been in the news for addressing public concerns regarding oil discovery claims in the country, emphasizing that no official discoveries have been made despite indications of potential resources. His statements aim to clarify the government's position and alleviate public anxiety about the nation's oil prospects and its agreements with foreign entities.
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Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara described the signing as a historic milestone in the Government’s drive towards universal electricity access.
$11.9M China funded project to power 80K residents in GBAGambia· 2026-09-21
Mr. Nani Juwara is the Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines for The Gambia.
Senegal hosts inaugural Africa Oil & Gas Expo – AFOGEX 2026Gambia· 2026-07-28
Hon. Nani Juwara led The Gambia’s delegation to the Africa Energies Summit 2026.
MOHERST congratulates Prof. Gomez on 2026 Heroes AwardsGambia· 2026-06-01
Nani Juwara led the Gambian delegation at the summit.
Cany Jobe wins Leading Woman in African Energy AwardGambia· 2026-06-01
Contacted, Minister of Energy Mr Nani Juwara stated he confirmed with the operations director of the depot that the reports of contamination were false.
Rumeurs de contamination du carburant au dépôt principal de la Gambie; les Sociétés de Commercialisation de Pétrole renvoient les camions-citernesGambia· 2026-03-03
Minister of Energy Nani Juwara said he had confirmed with the depot’s operations manager that reports of contamination were false.
Contaminated fuel allegations rock Gambia’s main depot as OMCs return tankersGambia· 2026-03-02Hon. Nani Juwara, Minister for Petroleum, Energy and Mines praised the Ministry of Agriculture for their inclusivity during the development of the GIRAV project.
D1.1B GIRAV feeder roads contracts signedGambia· 2025-12-12
Nani Juwara, Gambia’s Minister for Petroleum, Energy & Mines, acknowledged the continent’s vast market.
5th Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum emphasises more trade and investmentGambia· 2025-10-17
Nani Juwara stated that the project represents the most significant electrification program ever undertaken in Gambia.
Foni Brefet bénéficie d’une subvention de la Banque Mondiale à hauteur de 66 millions de dollarsGambia· 2025-10-16
Hon. Nani Juwara said the project represents the single largest electricity access initiative ever undertaken in The Gambia.
Foni Brefet benefits from WB $66M electricity supply grantGambia· 2025-10-15Nani Juwara, minister for Petroleum and Energy, emphasized the importance of the ESEF 2025 forum for advancing sustainable energy in West Africa.
Gambia to host ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum 2025Gambia· 2025-08-13
Nani Juwara is the Minister for Petroleum and Energy who stated that no official oil discovery has been made.
GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Set the Record Straight on Gambia’s Oil ClaimsGambia· 2025-06-09
