Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s foremost indigenous energy companies, says it will host the 2025 Heirs Energies Leadership Forum: Industry Leaders Discourse on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

The event, which will be held in Abuja will have in attendance the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri; the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, and others.

The forum, it was stated, unites government decision-makers, global energy Chief Executive Officers, and sector pioneers to forge actionable strategies for accelerating Nigeria’s oil production growth.

Themed ’Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth Roadmap – Acceleration Imperatives’, the session will feature distinguished speakers including Lokpobiri, Komolafe, the Chairman OPEC Board of Governors and CEO of First E&P, Adewale Adeyemo-Bero; and the CEO of Seplat Energy, Roger Brown.

The session will be moderated by the CEO of Heirs Energies, Osayande Igiehon.

With Nigeria targeting oil production of 2.1 million barrels per day by 2025 and 2.7mbpd by 2027, the discussion will address critical industry challenges while exploring opportunities for innovation and local industry leadership.

It was disclosed that the increasing role of Nigerian Independent Companies in the sector will be a focal point, particularly as asset ownership transitions from International Oil Companies to local operators.

“Nigeria’s energy future cannot wait. Through bold collaboration, we can transform challenges into opportunities – ramping up production, attracting investments, and powering sustainable development, Igiehon added.

He said, “The forum will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 PM, followed by the panel discussion at 6:00 PM, and conclude with an exclusive networking dinner.

“Heirs Energies continues to champion operational excellence, innovation, and local capacity development in Africa’s energy sector, driving energy sufficiency and economic transformation across the continent.”