OANDO chiefs to mount stage at NIES 2024
Sopuruchi Onwuka
Fast growing indigenous energy independent company, Oando, will mount a strong presence at the 2024 edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) which kicks off in Abuja today.
According to a statement from The Wings Office Complex, signed the company’s General Manager in charge of Business Support Group, Mrs Alero Balogun, Oando will leverage this platform to showcase its investments in renewables and other sustainable energy sources all towards supporting the Nigerian Government’s initiatives in driving energy transition.
She explained that the company’s support for the event and participation in policy debates fall in line with its commitment to provide sustainable energy solutions for today and the future.
The five-day event, she explained, will witness Oando’s executives participating in plenary sessionswhere they will highlight new company initiatives, share technical expertise, and explore growth opportunities within the industry.
Executive Director of Oando PLC who doubles as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Oando Energy Resources (OER), Dr. Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, is expected to participate in a panel session themed, “Innovation, Collaboration, and Resilience: Empowering Independent Producers in the Dynamic Energy Era” and moderated by Mr. Adesola Adebawo, who is General Managers in charge of Government, Joint Venture and External Relations at Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited.
This session is scheduled address energy security, transition, and the role of innovation, sustainability, financial resilience, technological integration, collaboration, and community engagement in an evolving energy landscape. He will be sharing the platform with other industry leaders.
Dr. Irune is also scheduled to be on a panel tagged, “Ministerial Panel Session on Gas Policy, Regulation, and Sustainable Solutions in LNG, AUTOGAS, LPG, CNG, and Gas-to-Power”.
Chief Legal Officer at Oando PLC, Efuntomi Akpeneye, will be sitting on the Women in Energy Roundtable, addressing the topic, “NIES 2024 Women in Energy Roundtable-Experience Sharing” alongside seasoned discussants.
The roundtable, which will be moderated by Mrs. 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.
The session highlights 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.
Oando PLC beats its chest as Nigeria’s leading energy solutions provider and is deliberate in its participation as a sponsor of the event which holds at the State House and International Conference Center, Abuja, under the theme, “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, with the aim of facilitating engagements and collaborations among Government officials, energy industry stakeholders and other relevant agencies in Nigeria and across Africa.
“In line with its commitment to provide sustainable energy solutions for today and the future, Oando will leverage this platform to showcase its investments in renewables and other sustainable energy sources all towards supporting the Nigerian Government’s initiatives in driving energy transition,” Mrs Balogun stated.
