Oredola Adeola
Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and Marcus Hector, General Manager, Shell Nigeria have confirmed participation at the upcoming Gas Investment Forum (GIF) 2025, joining an impressive roster of high-profile speakers set to converge in Lagos.
Now in its third edition, GIF 2025 is scheduled to hold from October 7–8, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, under the theme: “Charting New Opportunities for Investment, Growth & Industrialization.”
Mrs. Ruth Audu-Nunghe, Director of Gas at the Ministry, confirmed this in an official statement signed and released over the weekend.
She, however, commended the organisers for their commitment to fostering growth and development in Nigeria’s gas sector.
The organiser stated that Dr. Obi and Marcus Hector, General Manager, Shell Nigeria are expected to feature alongside other leading industry figures, including Ms. Olubukola Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Energy; NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC); Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the Nigeria Gas Association; and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN).
Earlier confirmed are Andrea Stegher, President of the International Gas Union (IGU); Dr. David Oluseyi Ige, Non-Executive Director at NNPC Limited and CEO of GasInvest Ltd; Dr. Abiodun Ogunjobi, Group Chief Technical Officer of Panocean Newcross Group; Eyono Fatayi-Williams, President of Women in Energy Network; Damilola Owolabi-Osinusi, CEO of Selai Gas Station Ltd; and Oga Adejo-Ogiri, Executive Secretary of the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG), among others.
Osaze Isesele, Event Director, described the forum as a central platform for strategic dialogue on Nigeria’s gas monetization agenda and energy-driven industrialisation efforts.
He added that the event is endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and co-hosted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), positioning it as a trusted meeting point for policymakers and private-sector players driving Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas” policy.
According to the organisers, GIF 2025 will not only provide a high-level platform for cross-sector collaboration and investment discussions but will also feature a vibrant tradeshow, showcasing innovative solutions from local and international energy stakeholders.
He emphasised that the forum remains a unique opportunity for government leaders, investors, and indigenous operators to explore partnerships that will accelerate Nigeria’s ambition to harness natural gas for sustainable development, energy security, and regional integration.
