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October 2025 Message and Reflections from the NAPE President

Dear NAPE Members, Associates, and Friends, Today, as Nigeria celebrates Independence Day, I extend my warm congratulations to all Nigerians. May this celebration inspire us to unite in advancing both our Association and our beloved country. It has now been 11 months since I had the honor of assuming the role of NAPE President, and […]

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NAPE Donates High-End Seismic Visualization Workstation to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike(AE-FUNAI)

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has donated a state-of-the-art seismic visualization workstation to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI). The official handover ceremony was held on Friday, 19th September 2025, at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Hall, AE-FUNAI, and was attended by the University Management, staff, and students of the Department of Geology and

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September 2025 Message and Reflections from the NAPE President

Dear NAPE Members, Associates, and Friends, It is with great excitement that I write to you as I reflect on remarkable milestones in August 2025: the historic Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) and the successful hosting of the NAPE–NMGS Mini-Conference at Kwara State University, Malete.   NAPE@50 Strategic Session:

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Energy Secure – Energy Independent-Africa

At our 50th Anniversary Celebration, Dr. Olayiwola Fatona FNAPE, Chairman of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, delivered a keynote tracing NAPE’s journey – from an idea in meeting rooms to an enterprise of continental significance. He recalled milestones such as the 1988 Marginal Oil Development Consent, NAPE’s 1989 policy contributions, and the 1996 Ogbele Field development

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Driving Upstream Excellence: Insights from NAPE@50 Special Guest Address

At our NAPE @ 50 Celebrations, we were honored to host Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), as Special Guest Speaker. Speaking on “Evolution of Oil and Gas Regulation in Nigeria: Opportunities, Achievements and Regulatory Strategies for Upstream Optimization”, Engr. Komolafe underscored the pivotal role of the

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Shaping Africa’s Energy Future: Insights from NAPE@50 Keynote

At the NAPE @ 50, we were privileged to have the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, represented by Mr. Udobong Ntia , Executive Vice President, deliver a keynote address on “Pioneering the Future of Energy in Africa.” The address spotlighted NNPC Limited’s landmark achievements in driving Nigeria’s energy security and expanding Africa’s energy

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2025/2026 Executive Committee Elections – Know Your Candidates

Below is the list of Candidates and the Positions they are contesting for in the 2025/2026 NAPE Executive Committee Elections.   Kindly click on their names to read more about their manifestos.   S/N POSITION NOMINEES NAME 1 PRESIDENT – ELECT DR. ANTHONY OFOMA (FNAPE, FNMGS) 2 VICE PRESIDENT DR. WILSON OSUNG (FNAPE) MR. TEMITOPE

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August 2025 Message and Reflections from the NAPE President

Dear NAPE Members, Associates, and Friends, It is with profound humility and immense pride that I welcome you to the month of August when we will have a historic celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE). To be serving as President at this pivotal moment is not only a

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Ajayi Crowther University joins the NAPE UAP Family

On Saturday, 25th July 2025, the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) officially inaugurated the ACU Student Chapter during a Sub-Regional Workshop themed “Bridging the Industry-Academia Gap: Milestones and Forward Plans.”   Led by the NAPE UAP Chairman, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Obi, the event featured engaging sessions, goodwill messages, and the formal presentation of the pioneer

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