President Trump needs affordable, reliable energy to make America great again — Ayuk
By Our Correspondent
The Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber, AEW, NJ Ayuk, said President Donald Trump needs affordable and reliable energy to make America great again.
Unlike the former President Joe Biden, who prioritized renewables and electric vehicles, President Trump, said he would make oil and gas a major part of the nation’s energy mix.

However, reacting in an interview with Ajerap News, Ayuk, said: “The primary focus of President Trump’s administration is to “make America great again” by strengthening the nation’s manufacturing base, spurring economic growth and creating jobs. Achieving these goals requires affordable and reliable energy, which, at present, can predominantly be provided by fossil fuels.
“I believe governments worldwide should adopt similar strategies to address the growing demand for energy. African Countries must produce every drop of hydrocarbons to get our people out of poverty.
“This is not going to happen by begging wealthy nations for aid. In Africa alone, over 600 million people lack access to reliable energy. Leadership is needed to drive impactful Drill Baby Drill policies and investments, much like Nigeria has recently demonstrated through a series of reforms aimed at attracting investment across the energy value chain.”
He said: “I envision a future where Western leaders and global financial institutions recognize the critical role of oil and gas in powering economies and refrain from curbing investment in these sectors, particularly in Africa and other developing regions.
“President Trump’s directive does not suggest abandoning renewable energy but rather emphasizes the need for balanced energy policies something the AEC has been advocating for many years. Investments in fossil fuels must complement renewable energy expansion to ensure nations can meet their energy needs while fostering economic growth. Drill Baby Drill is important.”
Ayuk said: “Several American oil and gas investors had been constrained from fully capitalizing on lucrative opportunities in Nigeria and across Africa due to the impact of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement.
“However, with President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and his clear stance on the necessity of increased oil and gas production, we anticipate a surge in investments from some of America’s largest hydrocarbon companies into the African market. The Paris accords have not benefited Africa. The promises made have all been broken. Why are we even part of this agreement?
“We have policies such as Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act, the Republic of Congo developing a new Gas Master Plan and several African countries launching licensing rounds and offering direct negotiations, inviting American and global investors to untap Africa are potential to stabilize the global energy market.”
Also, the AEC boss, said: “The growth of any energy market depends on a combination of determination and investment from both the public and private sectors. Governments play a critical role by creating an enabling environment that allows private and global investors to thrive.
“This includes reducing taxes, cutting bureaucratic red tape and implementing policies that balance local content requirements with incentives for international investors to enter the market, invest and realize returns. Meanwhile, the private sector must continue to do what it does best – investing in and advancing new technologies and business models that optimize the exploration, development and monetization of energy resources.”