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In Billions at Play, Ayuk places the energy sector at the center of the continent’s economic growth


Cameroonian lawyer and one of African top players in the petroleum sector, NJ Ayuk has launched his second book, “Billions at Play: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals.” The book,  a few days after its release became number one on Amazon in several categories  making it one of Africa’s energy best-seller.

“Billions At Play is a roadmap for Africans to build an inclusive future,” declared Nj Ayuk during the official launch of the book.  “It articulates the voices and aspirations of millions of Africans and reflects the best of what our oil & gas industry and its leaders can do for our continent'', he added

During the launching ceremony, Ayuk welcomed as Guest of Honors H.E Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea; Hon. Abdirashid Mohammed Ahmed, Minister of Petroleum of the Federal Republic of Somalia; Kola Karim, Group Managing Director of Shoreline Energy and Mr. Rene Awambeng, Global Head of Client Relations at Afreximbank.

Several  industry executives from across Africa’s energy industry plus over 100 guests were also  in attendance to celebrate with the  Centurion Law Group CEO and Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber in South Africa,  the  release of what is now Africa’s energy best-seller, already number one on Amazon.

In Billions at Play, Ayuk places the energy sector at the center of the continent’s economic growth and argues that the oil and gas sector is well-positioned to turn the African narrative around.

Ayuk's first book, ''Big Barrels: African Oil and Gas and the Quest for Prosperity'' was co-authored with Joao G. Marques