Yemisi Izuora
Oando is set to participate as a Diamond Sponsor at the Africa Energy Week (AEW), one of the most prominent conferences in the African energy industry.
Themed: “Invest in African Energies: Energy Growth Through an Enabling Environment”, the 2024 edition of AEW is scheduled to commence today, November 4 until November 8, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
The AEW, organised by the African Energy Chamber, is an interactive conference, exhibition and networking event featuring panel discussions, investor forums, industry summits, and one-on-one meetings, all aimed at reshaping the trajectory of Africa’s energy development.
The annual event brings together African energy leaders, global investors, and key decision-makers across the public and private sectors for four days of intensive dialogue on the future of Africa’s energy industry.
According to Oando, the recent wave of divestments by oil and gas majors in Nigeria have created opportunities for indigenous companies to expand their portfolios and market presence.
Oando said it leads this effort, following its recent acquisition of NAOC; consolidating both entities into Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL).
Group Chief Executive, Wale Tinubu, is expected to join industry heavyweights such as Chevron, Nigeria LNG Company (NLNG), Kosmos Energy, Seplat, Vaalco Energy, Shearwater, among others, as well as African ministers and regulators to share insights on the strategies required to reshape and advance the continent’s energy industry for the betterment of Africa and her people.
Wale Tinubu will be delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony titled: ‘’Transforming Africa’s Energy Landscape through Strategic M&As’’ and will delve into Oando’s strategic vision for the future of the African energy sector, highlighting the role of strategic mergers and acquisitions in driving growth and innovation.
Executive Director, Oando and Managing Director, OERNL, Dr. Ainojie Irune, will also be sharing his insights at a fireside chat and panel discussion at the Upstream E&P Forum.
The panel session, titled: “Opportunities with Nigerian Independent Operators” will bring together Nigeria’s leading independent operators to discuss the importance of indigenous ownership and their plans for the coming years.
The discussions will focus on partnership opportunities, operational efficiency and innovation, technical skills and local capacity development in the African energy sector.
Leveraging his insights on the financing architecture of Oando’s recent acquisition of NAOC, Adeola Ogunsemi, Chief Financial Officer, Oando PLC, will join the Energy Finance Summit’s panel discussion on “Spotlight on African Mergers & Acquistions”.
Other Executive speakers from the company include recently appointed President/CEO, Oando Clean Energy (OCEL), Ademola Ogunbanjo who will be speaking on opportunities and challenges to e-Mobility adoption in Africa, using the company’s experience from its ongoing sustainable transport initiative with the Lagos Ministry of Transportation, and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) as a case study.
Additionally, Ayotola Jagun, Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, Oando PLC, will participate in a panel on: “ESG Financing in the African Energy Sector” to explore the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in attracting investment, enhancing corporate reputation, and ensuring long-term sustainability.