Seplat Energy Appoints Two Independent Non-Executive Directors
By Naija Enquirer Staff
The Board of Seplat Energy has announced the appointment of Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed and Mr. Larry Ephraim Ettah as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company, with effect from January 1, 2026.
The appointments follow the resignation of Mr. Bello Rabiu and Mr. Babs Omotowa from the Board in April 2025, following their appointments to the Board of NNPC Limited by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Seplat Energy said the recruitment process for their replacements was conducted in line with the Company’s Board Succession Plan.
Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed is a seasoned energy executive with over 37 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on natural gas development, commercialisation, and infrastructure delivery.
He previously served as Group Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Gas and Power Directorate, at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), where he provided strategic leadership for major gas projects and policy frameworks, including the National Gas Masterplan, the Gas Network Code, and contributions to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Mohammed played key roles in the conceptualisation and delivery of critical gas infrastructure projects such as the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline Expansion, the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, and Nigeria LNG Train 7. He also represented Nigeria at international platforms including the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and the West African Gas Pipeline Authority.
His previous roles include Managing Director of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, Managing Director of the Nigerian Gas Company, and board chairmanship positions across several strategic entities, including West African Gas Pipeline Company, Nigeria LNG subsidiaries, and NNPC Retail.
Mr. Larry Ephraim Ettah is a respected Nigerian business leader with nearly four decades of corporate experience. He spent 30 years at UAC of Nigeria Plc, rising from Management Trainee in 1988 to Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, a position he held from 2007 to 2018.
During his tenure, Ettah reshaped UAC’s business portfolio through strategic partnerships with global brands such as Tiger Brands, Imperial Logistics, and Famous Brands. He also led major acquisitions, including Livestock Feeds Plc and Portland Paints Plc, repositioning the conglomerate for long-term growth.
Ettah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Benin, alongside extensive executive education from leading global institutions including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, INSEAD, IMD, and the University of Michigan.
Commenting on the appointments, Chairman of Seplat Energy, Mr. Udoma Udo Udoma, said the Board was delighted to welcome the new directors.
“Their experiences are complementary, combining extensive industry knowledge with strong business and governance expertise. We look forward to the significant contributions they will make in advancing the Company’s strategic growth objectives and driving continued success,” he said.
