Nigeria’s Top Oil & Gas Producers & Investors to Meet in Abuja

Jan. 17, 2011 - PRLog -- Nigerian and international delegations will meet in February at the annual Nigeria Oil & Gas to discuss current developments and future opportunities in the Nigerian energy industry. Key decision makers from Nigeria will discuss legal and fiscal issues, current projects and how to maximize revenue and increase investment in the country.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources will lead the Nigerian delegation and deliver a Ministerial Address focusing on Nigeria’s energy industry in the new era. Dr Emmanuel Egbogah P Eng, OON, Special Advisor to the President on Petroleum Matters will follow up with a discussion on new oil and gas projects and unlocking further Nigerian potential.
Prof Yinka Omorogbe, NNPC’s Company Secretary and Legal Advisor is set deliver an update on the petroleum industry reforms and their implications for the industry and the country.

Ian Craig, Regional Executive Vice President of Shell is to speak about the role of the long-term international partner in Nigeria’s future and Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando Plc will talk about transforming Nigeria’s economy through energy projects.

Almost one hundred distinguished speakers will gather at this leading industry meeting and discuss over three days the most important and topical matters in the Nigerian energy sector.
Nigeria Oil & Gas to be held on 21-24 February 2011 is a vital forum to gain insights into the current developments in Nigeria. Ministers, government and senior NNPC representatives will be present throughout the two days of the conference to network and discuss upcoming projects and contracts face to face. Delegates from International Oil Companies will be at hand to speak about possible collaborations and future opportunities.
The Nigeria Oil & Gas 2011 also comprises an international exhibition set out to be the biggest to date yet. Companies from around the world have already confirmed their participation as exhibitors and will showcase latest technological developments.

The event highlights will also include The Opening Ceremony, last year lead by President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria Content Seminar, 11th Annual Award Ceremony and a new feature for 2011 – Energy Finance Seminar to be led by Olusegun Aganga, Honourable Minister of Finance.


Other distinguished speakers will include:


Abiodum Arokodare, GED Finance & Accounting, NNPC
Abiona Usikalu, Chief Operating Officer, Moni Pulo Ltd
Ade Adeola, Managing Director, Project & Export Finance, Standard Chartered Bank Plc
Dele Kuti, Sector Head - Oil & Gas & Renewables, Stanbic IBTC  Bank
Onno Rühl, Country Director, World Bank
Dr Alirio Parra, Senior Associate, CWC Group Ltd



Andrew Fawthrop, Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Ltd
Chima Ibeneche, Managing Director, Nigeria LNG Ltd
Dr Bright Okogu, Director General, Budget Office of the Federation
Mark Ward, Lead Country Manager, ExxonMobil Companies Nigeria
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Group Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc
Philip Chukwu, Group Executive Director Exploration and Production, NNPC
Ledum Mitee, President, Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People
Hon Timipre Sylva, Executive Governor, Bayelsa State
Tony Attah, Manager Social Performance & Community Affairs,
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd
Austen Oniwon, Group Managing Director, NNPC
Dr Tim Okon, Group General Manager Strategy, NNPC
Guy Maurice, Managing Director, Total E&P Nigeria Ltd
Engr Voka Mukoro, Coordinator Gas & Power Directorate, NNPC
Oyetola Oshobi, Partner, Babalakin
André van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer, LADOL
Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah, Managing Director, Capital Oil & Gas Industries Ltd
Dr David Ige, GGM Special Advisor to the GMD, NNPC
Osten Olorunsola, Regional Vice President Gas, Sub-Saharan Africa,
Shell Exploration & Production Africa Ltd
Olubunmi Obembe, Executive General Manager, Gas & Power Business, Total E&P Nigeria Ltd
Ade Adeola, Managing Director, Project and Export Finance, Standard Chartered Bank Plc
W.A. Obaje, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources
Scott Aitken, CEO, Seven Energy
Egbert Imomoh, Chairman, Afren

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NOTES TO EDITORS

1.   Nigeria Oil & Gas is taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, on 21-22-23-24 February 2011
2.   For more details about the conference, exhibition, speakers and guests including bios, please contact: Joanna Kotyrba on +44 20 7978 0092 or email jkotyrba@thecwcgroup.com
3.   The event is organised by The CWC Group, an award-winning company which specialises in energy and infrastructure, developing knowledge, creating commercial opportunities and strategic solutions for government and industry by offering professional training, conferences and exhibitions.
4.   For more information, please visit: www.cwcnog.com

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