Oando PLC, Nigeria’s leading energy solutions provider, says it’s set to participate in the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) scheduled for the International Conference Centre, Abuja between February 26 and March 1, 2024.
Apart from participating as one of the sponsors of the event, the company said its objective would be to leverage the platform of the Summit to showcase its investments in renewables and other sustainable energy sources towards supporting the Nigerian government’s initiatives in driving the energy transition.
The theme of the Summit is: “Navigating the New Energy World Order: Security, Transition, and Finance”.
The NIES is a premier industry event officially endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to bring together local and international industry experts across the energy value chain, to facilitate engagements and collaborations among government officials, energy industry stakeholders, and other relevant agencies in Nigeria and across Africa.
Oando said its decision to participate in the Summit was in line with its commitment to provide sustainable energy solutions for today and the future.
The five-day event will witness Oando’s executives participating in plenary sessions where they will highlight new company initiatives, share technical expertise, and explore growth opportunities within the industry.
Executive Director, Oando PLC & COO, Oando Energy Resources Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, will be participating in a panel session themed, “Innovation, Collaboration, and Resilience: Empowering Independent Producers in the Dynamic Energy Era” and moderated by Mr.
G.M, Govt. JV & External Relations, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, Adesola Adebawo, will address energy security, transition, and the role of innovation, sustainability, financial resilience, technological integration, collaboration, and community engagement in an evolving energy landscape.
Adebawo will be sharing the platform with other industry leaders, while Irune will also be participating on a panel tagged, “Ministerial Panel Session on Gas Policy, Regulation, and Sustainable Solutions in LNG, AUTOGAS, LPG, CNG, and Gas-to-
Power”.
In addition, Chief Legal Officer, Oando PLC, Efuntomi Akpeneye, will be sitting on the Women in Energy Roundtable, to join in addressing the topic, “NIES 2024 Women in Energy Roundtable-
Experience Sharing” alongside seasoned discussants. The roundtable, which will be moderated by Eyono Fatayi-Williams, President Women in Energy Network, will highlight the crucial role women have to play in moving the energy sector forward, emphasizing the criticality of inclusivity, mentorship, and leadership development. Furthermore, the session will highlight the diverse experiences and nuances of women in driving innovation and sustainability. Ultimately, the focus will be on empowering women, sharing insights, and creating a supportive community that encourages the advancement of women and the sector.
NIES 2024 is expected to attract over 5,000 participants from across the continent, who together, will chart the course for a future where innovation, collaboration, and resilience propel us towards a sustainable and prosperous energy landscape.
