Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Lokpobiri Confirmed for AOW:Energy 2025 in Accra
CHIGOZIE AMADI
AOW:Energy is proud to confirm the participation of His Excellency Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Ministerial Summit of AOW:Energy 2025 in Accra.
This moment marks a significant milestone in AOW:Energy’s relationship with Nigeria which has always been an ever present in the AOW:Energy Conference. It is no secret that Nigeria has a deep history in oil production and we welcome decades of experience to AOW:Energy to help us chart a successful future based on years of history. Under the Minister’s visionary leadership of His Excellency Senator Heineken Lokpobiri (Ph.D), Nigeria has seen a surge in upstream interest, policy reform, and investor engagement. His leadership is actively shaping a stronger, more dynamic petroleum sector, and his presence at AOW:Energy in Accra reflects Nigeria’s bold regional role in shaping Africa’s energy future.
The Minister joins a growing list of senior government and industry leaders confirmed for AOW:Energy 2025, demonstrating the event’s role as a unifying voice for Africa’s energy transformation.
In parallel, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of NUPRC, will also be at AOW:Energy to deliver critical updates on the Nigerian upstream licensing round and convene the AFRIPERF Charter, which will unite regional regulators under a shared vision for investment, efficiency, and transparency.
Furthermore, with APPO convening Africa’s National Oil Companies at AOW:Energy, and regional policymakers driving cross-border collaboration, AOW:Energy 2025 will be the most comprehensive assembly of African energy leadership ever seen.
In a statement of anticipation, Paul Sinclair, CEO of AOW:Energy, said: “The attendance of His Excellency Senator Lokpobiri is both a tribute to Nigeria’s importance to us at AOW, and an opportunity for the region to understand the progress achieved under his leadership. Nigeria is attending AOW:Energy in force for 2025 and is a key reason for the success of the move to West Africa. As Africa’s voice in global energy grows louder, Nigeria’s experience, ambition, and leadership are essential.”
