Energy Experts to Chart Digital Future of Oil and Gas at NAN Press Week
By NaijaEnquirer Staff
Energy experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders will gather in Lagos to discuss the digital transformation of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector during the 2025 News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Press Week Lecture.
Theme: Transforming Energy in a Digital Age
The Press Week, scheduled for September 22 to 26, will run under the theme “Transforming Energy: The Digital Evolution of Oil and Gas.” According to a joint statement by Mrs. Vivian Ihechu, Chair of the Press Week Committee, and Mr. Adeyemi Adeleye, Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), NAN Lagos Chapel, the week-long activities will combine health, culture, and high-level dialogue.
Week-Long Activities
The programme opens on Sept. 22 with a health walk and free medical check-up, tagged “Stride Toward a Healthier You,” starting at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, and ending at NAN Premises, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu. The medical checks will be provided in partnership with Lion Club International District 404B4.
On Sept. 23, a Cultural Day will celebrate Nigeria’s multi-ethnic diversity at NAN’s Multi-purpose Media Complex, Iganmu, Lagos. The following day, Sept. 24, is dedicated to the main lecture and symposium.
Keynote Lecture and Symposium
The highlight of the Press Week is the keynote lecture at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Main Hall Sports Centre, Surulere, on Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Discussions will focus on how digital technologies are revolutionizing oil and gas — improving efficiency, reducing costs, driving innovation, and strengthening decision-making.
Mr. Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), will deliver the keynote address. Other confirmed speakers include:
- Dr. Clement Isong, CEO, Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN)
- Dr. Muda Yusuf, CEO, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE)
- Prof. Wumi Iledare, Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Economics, Louisiana State University
- Dr. Ayodele Oni, Partner, Bloomfield Law Practice
- Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, Lagos State Commissioner of Police
Leadership and National Dialogue
The event will be chaired by Mr. Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) and MD/CEO of Geoplex Drillteq Ltd. Organisers say the Press Week reflects NUJ-NAN Lagos’ commitment to national dialogue, professional excellence, and solution-driven engagement in critical sectors.
“This year’s Press Week is designed to be insightful and impactful, fostering meaningful conversations on energy and beyond,” said Ihechu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief at NAN.
