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'Like a junkyard dog in a hurricane': Africa energy influencer calls on Russian and US oil money

African Energy Chamber's NJ Ayuk attracts Russian and US energy officials to African Energy Week, aiming 'to drive money to make sure the little guy becomes the big guy'

NJ Ayuk, African Energy Chamber executive chairman, at African Energy Week 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
NJ Ayuk, African Energy Chamber executive chairman, at African Energy Week 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.Photo: AFRICAN ENERGY WEEK 2025
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Published 6 October 2025, 02:25Updated 6 October 2025, 06:04
United StatesAndy InglisNJ AyukAfrican Energy Week 2025South Africa