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· The African Energy Chamber hailed Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, on being decorated with Africa Oil & Power’s ‘Person of the Year’ award for 2020
· It will be presented to him on March 8 in Maputo
The African Energy Chamber hailed Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, on being decorated with Africa Oil & Power’s ‘Person of the Year’ award for 2020. It will be presented to him on March 8 in Maput effect real change in Mozambique through building an inclusive and sustainable energy sector that generates benefits for all.”
Africa Oil & Power on 8-9 March will hold a Presidential Award Ceremony and Technical Workshops in Maputo with global online participation. The Mozambican government has built capacities in the energy industry involving the private sector in the country. This award was also bestowed on other African leaders in previous years including President of Senegal Macky Sall in 2019 and Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo, OPEC Secretary General, in 2018.
The Chamber, while pledging its support to the Mozambican government in itys future efforts, said that this resource would provide for positive change, including reduction of energy poverty and greater inclusion of women in energy and the workforce.