… to champion indigenous leadership, Africapitalism
Oredola Adeola
Osa Igiehon, Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer, and Sam Nwanze, the company’s Executive Director/CFO, will represent the company at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, where the indigenous energy giant is poised to make a strong impact alongside global policymakers.
The company disclosed this in a statement obtained by Advisors Reports on Thursday, noting that CEO Osa Igiehon will lead the Heirs Energies delegation to the conference scheduled to hold from September 29 to October 2, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.
Igiehon and Nwanze will join global policymakers, investors, and industry leaders at the event to drive key discussions on the future of Africa’s energy sector.
CEO Osa Igiehon will feature in two high-level sessions at AEW 2025, beginning on Tuesday, September 30, where he will speak on Frontier Plays Within Africa’s Mature Basins.
The session will spotlight how African independents can transform mature assets into engines of growth, drawing lessons from Heirs Energies’ successful turnaround of OML 17 into a model of African-led operational excellence.
On Wednesday, October 1, Igiehon will join the Invest in the Republic of Congo Roundtable, where he will share insights from Nigeria’s experience to help frontier regions accelerate development through brownfield excellence, community engagement, and investor confidence.
Ahead of the event, Igiehon stated, “At Heirs Energies, we don’t just believe Africa’s mature and frontier assets hold promise, we have proven it.
“The OML 17 turnaround shows that with the right governance, innovation, and local execution, indigenous operators can unlock value where others saw decline.
“We’ve turned challenges into engines of growth, and that is the model we want to see replicated across Africa.”
Sam Nwanze, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Heirs Energies, will also feature at the conference, where he is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, October 1, during the Navigating Asset Divestments in Africa’s Upstream Sector panel.
He will address strategies for financing African independents and de-risking mature assets, while spotlighting Heirs Energies’ distinctive Africapitalism approach – which blends financial discipline with purpose-driven impact.
“The divestment wave creates opportunities for African players to lead, but credibility is key. Success depends on structuring investable projects, building trust with partners, and embedding impact into every deal,” Nwanze noted.
According to the company’s statement, Heirs Energies’ participation at AEW reinforces the Africapitalism philosophy championed by Heirs Holdings Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, which places the private sector at the center of Africa’s transformation by driving both economic prosperity and social wealth.
“From doubling production at OML 17 within 100 days, to ensuring every molecule of gas produced powers Nigerian homes and industries, Heirs Energies has shown what’s possible when African companies take the lead.
“Our story is one of resilience, innovation, and purpose – proving that indigenous operators can match and exceed global standards while creating lasting impact in our communities.
“As we look ahead, we remain committed to shaping Africa’s energy future with excellence, responsibility, and shared prosperity,” the statement added.
Advisors Reports’ findings revealed that Heirs Energies Limited stands as Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, dedicated to addressing the continent’s unique energy needs while aligning with global sustainability goals.
With emphasis on innovation, environmental responsibility, and community development, the company continues to lead in the evolving energy landscape and drive contributions toward a more prosperous Africa.
