Nigeria Newspapers Online

LAGOS – Brevity Anderson, a stra­tegic advisory and consul­tancy firm specializing in facilitation and optimising international trade and business operations has signed a landmark Memo­randum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Pe­troleum Producers Organi­zation (APPO).

The signing of this stra­tegic partnership, which took place in Malabo, Equa­torial Guinea at the ongo­ing 6th meeting of APPO National Oil Companies CEOs’ forum, reinforces Brevity Anderson’s com­mitment to supporting Af­rica’s energy transforma­tion and economic growth.

Under the MoU, Brevi­ty Anderson will provide expert advisory services and comprehensive sup­port for APPO’s key proj­ects, including the newly established African Ener­gy Bank, with a focus on fundraising and strategic development.

This collaboration is a vital step towards enhanc­ing the financial and oper­ational capacity of Africa’s energy sector.

“This partnership with Brevity Anderson rep­resents a significant leap forward for APPO’s mission to foster sustainable ener­gy development in Africa. With their expertise, we are confident in strengthening the financial framework of the African energy sec­tor, including the critical establishment of the Af­rican Energy Bank,” said Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary-General, APPO.

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A major highlight of this partnership will be Brevi­ty Anderson’s role in orga­nizing an annual Energy Investment Roundtable on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assem­bly (UNGA) in New York, beginning in 2025. The roundtable will serve as a premier platform for global stakeholders to explore in­vestment opportunities in Africa’s energy landscape, fostering stronger ties be­tween African nations and international partners.

“The partnership with APPO not only strengthens Africa’s energy sector but also creates a global plat­form for collaboration. By hosting the annual Energy Investment Roundtable at the UNGA, we are paving the way for long-term in­vestment and innovation in Africa’s energy land­scape,” said Dr. James Shin­di, Chief Executive Officer, Brevity Anderson.

The MoU marks a sig­nificant milestone in pro­moting sustainable energy development across the continent and underscores Brevity Anderson’s dedica­tion to empowering Africa’s energy future.

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is an intergovern­mental organization estab­lished to foster cooperation and collaboration among African oil-producing countries with the prima­ry mission to promote the development and sustain­able management of Afri­ca’s petroleum resources for the benefit of member states.

Brevity Anderson is a strategic advisory and con­sultancy firm specializing in optimizing international trade, investment, and busi­ness operations, providing expert guidance to govern­ments, corporations, and organizations, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, driving growth, and deliv­ering sustainable economic solutions. Notably, Brevity Anderson has been the driving force behind the globally acclaimed Nige­ria International Energy Summit (NIES), hosting it on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria since its inception in 2018.