Heirs Energies gathers industry leaders to propel Nigeria’s oil production growth
By Yunus Yusuf
In an effort to accelerate Nigeria’s oil production, Heirs Energies, under the leadership of Tony Elumelu, will host the 2025 Heirs Energies Leadership Forum: Industry Leaders Discourse (ILD) on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
This high-profile event will bring together government officials, top global energy CEOs, and industry innovators to craft strategies aimed at boosting the nation’s oil production.
The forum, titled “Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth Roadmap – Acceleration Imperatives,” will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil); Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the NUPRC; Adewale Adeyemo-Bero, Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors and CEO of First E&P; and Roger Brown, CEO of Seplat Energy Plc. The session will be moderated by Osayande Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies.
With Nigeria’s ambitious target to increase oil production to 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2025 and 2.7 million bpd by 2027, the forum will focus on overcoming key challenges and identifying innovative solutions that leverage local industry leadership.
A key discussion point will be the increasing influence of Nigerian Independent Companies (NICs), especially as asset ownership transitions from International Oil Companies (IOCs) to local operators.
“Nigeria’s energy future cannot wait,” said Osayande Igiehon.
“By fostering collaboration, we can turn challenges into opportunities—boosting production, attracting investment, and driving sustainable development for the nation.”
The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 PM, followed by the panel discussion at 6:00 PM, and conclude with an exclusive networking dinner.
To ensure wider access, the forum will be livestreamed by Arise News and TVC.
Heirs Energies continues to lead the charge in driving innovation, operational excellence, and local capacity development in Africa’s energy sector, fueling the continent’s journey toward energy sufficiency and economic transformation.
As Africa’s premier indigenous energy company, Heirs Energies remains committed to addressing the continent’s energy needs while advancing global sustainability goals.
With a focus on innovation, environmental stewardship, and community development, Heirs Energies is shaping the future of Africa’s energy landscape.
