Key Highlights – Engr. Martins Avura 

Innovation Leader: A catalyst for industry innovation and leadership.

Agility Matters: Stresses staying responsive to energy trends and transitions.

Hydrocarbons Still Vital: Reaffirms their ongoing role in the energy mix.

CCUS Needs Focus: Calls for intentional innovation and investment in CCUS.

Collaboration Essential: Strong partnerships needed for infrastructure resilience.

Call to Action: Urges united efforts to build a resilient, trusted energy sector.

Goodwill Message Highlights – Executive Director, OPTS

PTI’s Impact: Applauds PTI for producing skilled Nigerians now leading roles once held by expatriates.

National Asset: Recognizes PTI’s key role in local content and technical capacity development.

Driving Collaboration: Highlights PTI’s importance in fostering industry partnerships.

Knowledge Exchange: Conference supports informed dialogue on energy security and transition.

Support for R&D: Thanks the Petroleum Minister for strengthening PTI’s research capacity.

Future Focus: Calls for sustained investment in human capital to secure Nigeria’s energy future.

Keynote Highlights – Dr. Kelechi Ofiegbu (NUPRC)

“Ethical Governance: The Bedrock of Africa’s Hydrocarbon Industry”

Ethical Governance:
Builds trust, attracts investment, and uplifts communities. Key to turning resource "curse" into a blessing.

Gas Flaring:
Major issue affecting education and livelihoods.
Targeting flare-out by 2030, with positive impact in host communities.

Energy Access vs. Governance:
Over 600 million Africans lack energy — not due to lack of resources, but poor governance.
PIA 2021 is driving reforms.

Transparency & Reform:
Digital licensing, NEITI, and public registers promote openness.
Investors seek clarity, fairness, and regulatory consistency.

Modernization & Inclusion:
Reducing manual interference and fostering trust.
Promotes CCUS, accountability, and shared benefits.

Regional Collaboration:
Emphasizes cooperation across African nations and access to capital via AfDB.

Conclusion:
Ethical governance is essential — not optional — for sustainable sector growth.

Highlights – Ms. Sarah Tego, NCDMB

Integrated Development:
Shift from extractive focus to broader economic impact and value creation.

Local Content Priority:
Emphasis on local refining, value addition, and maximizing in-country benefits.

Progress Since 2010:
Local content has grown significantly under the NCDMB Act; Nigeria’s model now a regional benchmark.

Gas Utilization Success:
Turning flare gas and power generation into economic opportunities.

Driving Sustainability:
Calls for intentional policies to enhance local participation and long-term impact.

Regional Collaboration:
A multi-dimensional approach across governance, economy, and environment is key to transforming the sector.

Key Highlights – Emeka Obi Emena

Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil & Gas)

Domestic Refineries

Currently underutilized; efforts ongoing to enhance capacity and reduce import dependence.

Local Content & Skills Development

NCDMB focused on aligning local workforce skills with energy transition needs.

Bridging skill gaps to build a future-proof energy sector.

PTI Development & Training

PTI upgrading curricula and facilities (via PTDF) to train next-gen energy professionals.

~70% of graduates placed in industry; strong focus on internships and apprenticeships.

Digital platforms and performance tracking to improve learning outcomes.

Oil Production & Host Communities

Crude production increased from 1.7 to 1.8 million bpd.

Host Communities Trust ensures inclusive development and fair compensation.

Governance & Transparency

Emphasis on fiscal transparency and good governance to attract investment and ensure sector growth.

Collaboration Across Institutions

PTI, NCDMB, and other bodies must work together on training, local content, and capacity building.

Environmental & Ethical Readiness

Aligning sector operations with climate goals, reducing emissions, and integrating environmental modules into PTI training.

Regulatory compliance and ethics are key pillars of the energy transition.

Keynote Highlights – Dr. Chidi Ndagbara

“Driving Innovation for Sustainability”

Energy Access Crisis
6+ million people (40%) lack reliable energy, affecting health and development.

Local Solutions Needed
Advocates for homegrown, culturally relevant energy models.

Four Pillars for Sustainable Energy

Access & Equity – Inclusive, affordable energy for all.

Energy Security – Resilient, local infrastructure.

Environmental Sustainability – Clean energy, ecosystem protection.

Ethical Governance – Transparency, accountability, community engagement.

Innovation as a Driver
Emphasizes tech, local talent, R&D, and partnerships to scale solutions.

Vision
An inclusive energy future powering health, education, and economic growth.