THE PROGRAMME

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Explore the SAIPEC full conference programme below by clicking on the session titles to uncover detailed insights into the topics that will be discussed - the key themes, industry trends and innovations shaping the future.

Additionally, gain access to more information about our speakers, including their expertise, backgrounds and contributions to the energy sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the knowledge and perspectives that SAIPEC has to offer

STRATEGIC DAY ONE | 10 February 2026

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09:30 09:45
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Africa’s local content collaboration strategy

Abora Suite

Speakers

Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary - Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
18:30 21:00
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Cocktail Reception

The SAIPEC Cocktail Reception is a vibrant networking event bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and energy professionals from across the region. Designed to foster meaningful connections in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere, the reception provides an opportunity for delegates to engage in informal discussions, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that drive growth and innovation in Africa’s energy sector. With a backdrop of music, fine refreshments and lively conversation, the SAIPEC Cocktail Reception captures the spirit of collaboration and optimism that defines the conference as a whole.
16:40 17:00
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Energy CEOs Live Q&A

Abora Suite

Chairperson

Obi Uzu, Vice Chairman, PETAN - CEO, Global Process and Pipelines Limited

Speakers

Tony Attah, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director - Renaissance Africa Energy
17:00 17:45
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Energy CEOs Talk: Navigating Opportunity Amid Transition

Abora Suite

Chairperson

Obi Uzu, Vice Chairman, PETAN - CEO, Global Process and Pipelines Limited

Speakers

Oladimeji Bashorun, COO - Energia Limited

Lanre Kalejaiye, CEO - ND Western

Joseph Ogunsola, Senior Executive - Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

Uzoma Nwokorie, Senior Vice President - Heirs Energies
16:30 16:40
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Energy CEOs: Welcome Remarks

Abora Suite

Speakers

Gbite Falade, Chairman, Independent Petroleum Producers’ Group
09:15 09:30
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Host Country Addresses

Abora Suite

Speakers

Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO - Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Oritsemeyiwa A. Eyesan, Commission Chief Executive - NUPRC
15:15 16:30
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IOCs De-Risking Investments in African Oil and Gas Projects:

Abora Suite

Chairperson

Elizabeth Rogo, Founder & CEO - Tsavo Oilfield Services

Speakers

Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director & Chief Executive - TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited

Ronald Adams, Managing Director - Shell (SNEPCo)

Arthur Ename, Vice President for Africa - NOV

Nnamdi Anowi, General Manager, Production - NLNG

Paul Eardley-Taylor, Gas Sector Lead - Standard Bank

Jim Schwarz, Chairman and Managing Director - Chevron
09:45 10:00
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Ministerial Keynote: Nigeria’s New Era

Abora Suite

Speakers

Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) - Federal Republic of Nigeria
13:30 15:00
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Networking Lunch and Exhibition Tour

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12:00 13:30
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NOCs - Unlocking Africa’s Energy Potential: A Continental Overview:

Abora Suite

Chairperson

Jimmy Mugerwa, Board Chairman for DFCU Limited and Uganda Breweries Limited, and CEO of Zoramu Consulting Group

Speakers

Baboucarr Njie, Managing Director - Gambia National Petroleum Corporation

Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO - Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Philips Obita, General Manager - Upstream - Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)

Fabian Michael Lai, President & CEO - National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL)

Karim Coulibaly, Deputy GM - PETROCI

Atika Karim, Head of Exploration - ONHYM

Lowestein A. Odai, Production Manager - Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Explorco
11:45 12:00
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Refreshments and Networking

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08:00 09:00
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Registration and Networking
10:00 11:45
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Regulators - Unlocking Africa’s Energy Potential: A Continental Overview

Abora Suite

Chairperson

Austin Avuru, Chairman - AA Holdings

Speakers

Foday Mansaray, Director General - Petroleum Directorate – Sierra Leone (PDSL)

Cany Jobe, Director General - Petroleum Commission of The Gambia

Amadou Hassane, Former Director of Hydrocarbons - Ministry of Petroleum, Republic of Niger

Oritsemeyiwa A. Eyesan, Commission Chief Executive - NUPRC

Nasir Alfa Mohammed, Ag. Deputy CEO - Petroleum Commission, Ghana

Walde Natangwe Ndevashiya, High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia

Lindah Nalubanga, Senior National Content Officer - Petroleum Authority of Uganda
09:00 09:15
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Welcome Remarks: 10 Years of SAIPEC

Abora Suite

Speakers

Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman - Chairman, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Ibe Chubby Ibe, Conference Chairman - PETAN

STRATEGIC DAY TWO | 11 February 2026

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STRATEGIC DAY THREE | 12 February 2026

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TECHNICAL SESSIONS

10 February 2026

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11 February 2026

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12 February 2026

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11:30 13:00
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Local Content Domestication and Domiciliation of Skills: The OGTAN Local Certification Programme

Exhibition Mezzanine

Speakers

Jude Ononu, Director of Certification Services at the Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria - OGTAN
14:00 15:30
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Visual Inspection & Management – Harmonized Approach to Avoiding Unintended Consequences in Fabrication - The Welding Federation

Exhibition Mezzanine

Speakers

Ayo Adeniyi, Executive Director - The Welding Federation -Africa