Strategic Conference

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Uniting Leaders to Shape the Continent’s Energy Agenda

Building on a 25-year legacy of energy leadership, the Strategic Conference remains one of Africa’s most respected gatherings in the oil, gas, and broader energy sectors. Renowned for convening top-tier business and political decision-makers, the 2026 edition will spotlight transformative discussions led by regional and global leaders across the energy value chain.

This trusted platform empowers participants to move decisively from consensus to action. With a clear focus on advancing global energy security and decarbonisation goals, it fosters critical regional collaboration and supports robust policy frameworks that enable major partnerships, commitments, and deals.

For over two decades, the event has united leaders to drive energy progress—leveraging technological innovation and addressing key funding challenges. By cultivating open dialogue and strategic alliances, it continues to shape Africa’s energy future and serves as a catalyst for long-term, impactful change.

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Previous Speakers Included

H.E. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Nigeria

H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi

Minister for Petroleum & Mineral Resources

Arab Republic of Egypt

Engr. Gbenga Komolafe

Commission Chief Executive

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle

Ag. CEO

Petroleum Commission, Ghana

Dr. Ernest Nwapa

Pioneer Executive Secretary

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe

Executive Secretary

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

John Uwajumogu

Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment

Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E. Amb. Annett Günther

German Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria & ECOWAS

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Bayo Bashir Ojulari

GCEO

NNPC Limited

Engr. Saleh Abdel Kereem

Chairman

Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC)

Adedapo A Segun

CFO

NNPC Limited

Udy Ntia

EVP - Upstream

NNPC Limited

Mumuni Dagazau

EVP - Downstream

NNPC Limited

Olalekan Ogunleye

EVP - Gas, Power & New Energy

NNPC Limited

Nasir Alfa Mohammed

Ag. Deputy CEO

Petroleum Commission, Ghana

Johannes Lehne

Deputy Head of Mission & Head - Economic and Energy Section

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Ronald Adams

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited

Matthieu Bouyer

Country Chairman & MD

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited

Jim Swartz

Chairman & MD

Chevron Nigeria Mid-Africa Business Unit

Wole Ogidan

bp Global West Africa

Dr. Philip Mshelbila

MD & CEO

NLNG

Abdulrazaq Isa

Chairman

Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG)

Dr. Layi Fatona FNAPE

Chairman

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Wale Tinubu

Group Chief Executive

Oando Plc

Tony Attah

MD & CEO

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Engr. Wole Ogunsanya FNSE

Chairman

PETAN

Roger Thompson Brown

CEO

Seplat Energy

Victor Okoronkwo

GMD

Nembe E & P Company Limited

Adegbite Falade

MD & CEO

Aradel Holdings Plc

Ed Ubong

Coordinating Director

Decade of Gas Secretariat

Olakunle Osobu

Deputy MD

NLNG

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan

CEO

Omatz Energies

Audrey Joe-Ezigbo

Co-Founder & DMD

Falcon Corporation

Dr. Ainojie 'Alex' Irune

Oando Energy Resources

Engr. Saidu A. Mohammed

Chairman & CEO

GasXperts Nigeria Limited

Dr. Daere Akobo F.IoD, F.IMC, CMC

GCEO

PANA Holdings

Engr. Chichi Emenike

Acting MD & Gas Asset Manager

Neconde Energy Limited (OML42)

George Onafowokan FNSE

MD & CEO

Coleman Wires & Cables

Michelle Burkett

West African Gas Pipeline Co. Ltd

Anibor Kragha

Executive Secretary

African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA)

Ralph Gbobo

Shell Nigeria Gas

Adewale Fayemi

TotalEnergies Renewables DG Nigeria

Ademola Ogunbanjo

President

Oando Clean Energy

Bukola Adubi

CEO

MicCom Cables And Wires Ltd

Oluwamuyiwa Kosile

Ikosh Nigeria Limited

Julius Rone OFR

GMD

UTM FLNG LTD

Dr. Barr. (Lady) Obiageli Edith Amadiobi

DG & CEO

National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP)

Engr. Gbolahan Lawal

GIL Automations

Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala FNSE

President

Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

Chris Osarumwense

President

OGTAN

Rosario Osobase

Chairperson

Petroleum Contractors Trade Section (PCTS)

Momoh Jimoh Oyarekhua

Chairman

Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN)

Engr. Emeka Ene

CEO

OIDA Energy Group

Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi

Programme Director & Chief Executive

Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG)

Dr. Ransome Owan

GMD - Power, Infrastructure & Real Estate

Aiteo Global Group

Helen Aigbe Brume

Director- Project & Asset Based Finance

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Engr. Irene Etiobhio

Chief Petroleum Industry Analyst

OPEC

David Parkinson

VP - Consulting

Wood Mackenzie

Gabriel Yemidale

Head - Oil & Gas

Bank of Industry

Taiwo Okwor

VP – Investment

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

Oluremi Agboola

Head - SME Assets

FCMB

Engr. Olayiwola Ajilore

Service Director - Gas Power Services

GE Vernova (Nigeria, Chad & Southern Africa)

Omonye Ukpoma-Ajitena

VP – Financial Advisory

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

Enorense Amadasu

Executive Commissioner – Development and Production

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

Ogbugo K. Ukoha

ED – Distribution Systems, Storage & Retailing Infrastructure

Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

Isaac Yalah

Director - Planning, Research & Statistics, Nigerian Content

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Abdulmalik Halilu

Director - Corporate Services

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Engr. Abayomi Bamidele

Director - Capacity Building

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Barr. Naboth Onyesoh

Ag. Director - Legal Services Directorate

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Odey Simon Adamade

General Counsel

West African Gas Pipeline Co. Ltd

Silas Omomehin Ajimijaye

GM - Monitoring & Evaluation

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Dr. Obinna Ezeobi

GM - Corporate Communications

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Fateemah Mohammed

GM - Nigerian Content Development Fund

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Edwina Kentebe - Oluwakayode

GM - Nigerian Content, Ventures & Regulatory Affairs Division

Chevron Nigeria Limited

Olanrewaju Olawuyi

GM – Nigerian Content Development

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Dr. Sophia Horsfall

GM - External Relations & Sustainable Development

NLNG

Mansur Mohammed

Head of Africa New Business Development Upstream & Carbon Management

Wood Mackenzie

Oluwatoyin Aina

Group Head - Energy

FirstBank

Ayodele Ofi

Strategic Business Development Director - Mature Assets Solutions, Africa

Baker Hughes

Olajumoke Ajayi

CEO

Ingentia Energies

Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani

MD & CEO

EnergyInc Advisors

Engr. Betty Ugona

CEO

ScaleVation Services Limited

Umesh Amarnani

Director

Pacegate Energy & Resources Limited (PEARL)

Iroghama Ogbeifun

MD & CEO

Starzs Investments Company Limited

Oluwasayo Oshadami

Director - Solutions Architects (West Africa)

Equinix

Ifeoma Malo

Co-Founder & CEO

Clean Technology Hub

Adeleke Alao

Director

CLG Nigeria

Olumide Odewole

Director - Corporate Strategy & Planning

TREXM Holdings

NOG Energy Week gives us a mirror, a chance to reflect on where we are, a compass to define where we want to go, and a map to strategise how to get there. This year, with the theme “Accelerating Global Energy Progress Through Investment, Global Partnerships and Innovation", we are compelled to do more than just talk. We are compelled to act boldly, and collaboratively.

H.E. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D

Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Federal Republic of Nigeria

The NOG platform has grown into a dynamic space where ideas converge, investments are catalysed, and partnerships are born. Indeed, it exemplifies the very spirit of this year’s theme “Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships & Innovation.

H. E. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Ph.D

Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Federal Republic of Nigeria

This landmark event not only continues to shape the trajectory of our industry but also the future of energy in Nigeria and how we show up around the globe. Now in its 24th edition, NOG Energy Week has grown into a cornerstone of high-level engagement, bringing together governments, industry investors, academia, and others to chart the course of our energy future.