Notable energy experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders are to chart the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector in a digital age at the 2025 Annual Press Week of NUJ-NAN Lagos Chapel.
The high-level discussions will form part of the 2025 News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Press Week Lecture.
This was announced by a statement jointly signed by Mrs Vivian Ihechu, Chairman, Press Week Committee, and Mr Adeyemi Adeleye, Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), NAN Lagos chapel.
The theme of the Press Week, which will hold from Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26 at selected Lagos venues, will be: ‘Transforming Energy: The Digital Evolution of Oil and Gas.’
Ihechu described energy as the bedrock of civilisation, powering economies, businesses, and everyday life.
She said the union was convening stakeholders to discuss the ongoing digital transformation reshaping Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape in recognition of the crucial importance of the sector to the Nigerian economy.
Ihechu, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief in NAN, outlined activities for the week, starting with a health walk and free medical check-up on September 22, tagged ‘Stride Toward a Healthier You.’
The health walk begins at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, by 9 a.m., and ends at NAN Premises, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
According to her, the free medical check-up is in collaboration with Lion Club International District 404B4.
On September 23, the focus will shift to Cultural Day, at NAN’s Multi-purpose Media Complex, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, commencing at 10 a.m.
“The Cultural Day celebrates Nigeria’s diverse heritage, promoting unity in diversity,” she explained. “It aims to deepen understanding and appreciation of the country’s multi-ethnic identity.”
September 24 has been scheduled for the lecture and symposium titled ‘Transforming Energy: The Digital Evolution of Oil and Gas.’
Ihechu said the lecture would take place at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Main Hall Sports Centre, opposite Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, at 11 a.m.
“The highlight of the Press Week is the keynote lecture, which will explore how digital technologies are reshaping the oil and gas industry.
“The discussions will centre on enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, improving decision-making, and fostering innovation within the sector,” she said.
The keynote lecture will be delivered by Mr Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi).
Other confirmed speakers include Dr Clement Isong, CEO of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), and Dr Muda Yusuf, CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE).
Also scheduled are Prof Wumi Iledare, Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Economics at Louisiana State University, Dr. Ayodele Oni, Partner and Chair of the Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group at Bloomfield Law Practice and Mr Olohundare Jimoh, Lagos State Commissioner of Police.
The chairman of the occasion will be Mr Wole Ogunsanya, the Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) and MD/CEO of Geoplex Drillteq Ltd.
“This year’s Press Week reflects Lagos NUJ-NAN’s commitment to addressing national issues through dialogue, collaboration, and professional excellence,” Ihechu stressed.
She promised the series of events will be insightful, impactful, and solution-driven, as the union leveraged its platform to foster meaningful national conversations.
