Olu Verheijen
Olu Verheijen is the Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. Recently in the news due to the government's approval of a 50% increase in telecom tariffs and a potential rise in electricity tariffs, Verheijen has been vocal about the implications of these economic policies on the Nigerian populace. He highlighted that current electricity tariffs cover only about 65% of supply costs, necessitating substantial government subsidies, which he argues disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Nigerians. His statements emphasize the challenges of electricity access in Nigeria, where approximately 90 million people lack access to the grid, and he has been critical of the timing and impact of proposed tariff increases amidst ongoing economic struggles for the average Nigerian.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen is the Special Adviser to the President on Energy.
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Nigeria:
The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, revealed that the new laws have codified four key executive orders aimed at stimulating investment in Nigeria’s oil, gas, and clean energy sectors.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen described the signing as a 'historic moment' and a clear demonstration of the administration’s commitment to driving energy sector reforms.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen was appointed as Special Adviser on Energy to assist in the power sector reforms.
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Nigeria:
The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, stated that the reform rewards efficiency and strengthens investor confidence.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy who indicated that current power tariffs would rise.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen called NLNG’s success a model for the energy sector in Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy and stated that the government is planning to meter all customers.
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Nigeria:
Olu Verheijen is the Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu and has stated that Nigeria is poised to secure an increased number of Final Investment Decisions this year.
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Nigeria:
says the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen.
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