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Namibian President Hage Geingob and his Senegalese counterpart, President Macky Sall have been bestowed with the African Energy Chamber (AEC) 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Awards are presented at the African Energy Week conference, held in Cape Town, South Africa, which hosted the movers and shakers of the energy industry across the globe.
The award serves as recognition for African leaders who have taken significant steps to enhance the socioeconomic development and well-being of Africans by fostering the growth of the energy sector in Africa. According to the AEC, Namibia, under Geingob’s leadership, has garnered a reputation for good governance, contributing to sustained investments and explorations following the discoveries in 2022.
President Geingob has been instrumental in shaping Namibia’s regulatory environment in a way that has made it highly attractive for foreign players. As a result, the country witnessed five major discoveries in two years, and a series of projects have kicked off across the green hydrogen, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The Chamber also commends the country’s commitment to using a portion of its natural gas resources to meet domestic needs. This move will enhance Namibia’s energy security, paving the way for economic growth and industrialization.
In Senegal, President Sall has shown inspirational leadership, with significant progress made in energy. The country is set to produce its first oil and gas from the Sangomar and Greater Tortue Ahmeyim fields next year while continuing to attract significant investment across the entire economy.
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In addition to receiving this prestigious award, President Geingob delivered the opening keynote address at the African Energy Week conference, which is the African Energy Chamber’s annual conference, exhibition, and networking event currently taking place in Cape Town.
