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Positioning Nigeria as a global gas powerhouse

West Africa’s emerging energy investment & business conference – Gas Investment Forum (GIF) will return for its 3rd edition on  7-8 October 2025 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. 
 
With over two years of convening local and global investors, Gas Investment Forum has solidified its position as the premier platform for fostering partnerships, collaboration, and growth within Nigeria’s gas community. Representing critical stakeholders across the entire gas value chain, the Forum is a multilateral platform that champions investment in local content, financing, inclusivity, and sustainable development.
 

This landmark event showcases the vast potential of Nigeria and West Africa’s gas sector, spotlighting billions of dollars in project and investment opportunities while driving progress across the industry.

The forum plays a pivotal role in unlocking Nigeria’s untapped gas resources by driving investment, fostering economic growth, and accelerating industrialization.

 

"Gas Investment Forum 2024 exceeded expectations, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities."
Dr. Oladunni Owo
National President, Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG)

2025 SPEAKERS

Olubukola Arowolo Verheijen

Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Energy

Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, mni

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Petroleum Resources
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Andrea Stegher

President
International Gas Union

Akachukwu Nwokedi

General Counsel/Company Secretary, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) & President, Nigerian Gas Association (NGA)

Oga Adejo Ogiri

Executive Secretary
Association of Local Distrubutors of Gas (ALDG)

NJ Ayuk

Execuitve Chairman 
African Energy Chamber

Engr. Tolu Longe

President
Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG)

Johnbosco Uche

President
Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE)

Dr. Abiodun Ogunjobi FNAPE

Group Chief Technical Officer, Panocean Newcross Group

Eyono Fatayi-Williams

President
Women in Energy Network (WIEN)

Engr. Wole Ogunsanya

Chairman, PETAN & CEO, Geoplex

Dr. David Oluseyi Ige

Non‑Executive Director
NNPC Limited Board &
Founder/CEO GasInvest Limited

Ed Ubong

Coordinating Director, Decade of Gas Secretariat

Amb. Lucy Onoriode Okeke

Senior Manager, Environmental Management and Sustainability (NMDPRA) & WEOG Lagos Chairperson

Dr. Chinnan Dikwal

Executive Vice Chairman
Africa Energy Council

Damilola Owolabi-Osinusi

Chief Executive Officer
Selai Gas Station Limited

Folajomi Adegbulugbe

Executive Director
Alles Charis Gas Limited
 

Tomi Omotayo 

General Counsel and Compliance
Matrix Energy Exploration and Production Company Limited

Dami Ajayi

Head – Downstream Business
IBILE Oil & Gas Corporation

Ibitola Ukabam

Associate Vice President – Investment
Africa Finance Corporation

 Okezi Okah-Avae

General Counsel & Company Secretary Legal
Tetracore Energy Group

Africa’s Energy Leaders: Insight, Knowledge, and Collaboration

The Gas Investment Forum provides unparalleled access to key stakeholders and decision-makers across the entire gas value chain. Over two dynamic days, speakers and delegates engage in high-impact business, technical, and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

The Forum’s strategic conference program features thought-provoking debates, insightful speaker sessions, and in-depth analysis of the gas sector’s investment and business landscape. Complementing this is an expansive investment exhibition, showcasing transformative opportunities and groundbreaking projects.

Participants benefit from exceptional networking opportunities, connecting with peers from local, regional, and international organizations in a vibrant and welcoming environment, designed to inspire partnerships and drive progress in Africa’s gas industry.