Day Two of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 was anchored by the official Opening Ceremony, which convened high-level government, and industry leadership at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Opening Ceremony was presided over by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, GCON, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The ceremony also drew the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, alongside senior government ministers, including the Minister for Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, among other distinguished policymakers, regulators, and energy executives.
Addresses during the Opening Ceremony highlighted the summit’s theme on energy security, investment partnerships, regional cooperation, and policy alignment. The discussions set a strong tone for collaborative action and strategic engagement across Africa’s energy landscape.
NAPE participated actively as an Official Exhibitor. The NAPE exhibition booth continued to attract robust engagement from delegates, industry professionals, government officials, and international partners throughout the day. Conversations at the booth focused on exploration opportunities, reserves growth, capacity development, and the evolving role of geoscience professionals in strengthening Nigeria’s energy future.
Members of the NAPE leadership were present at the Opening Ceremony and other Day Two activities, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to meaningful policy dialogue, professional collaboration, and strategic networking with key energy stakeholders.
NAPE’s continued presence at NIES 2026 underscores the Association’s role as a trusted technical and policy partner in national and regional energy conversations.
Further updates and highlights from the Summit will be shared with members as activities continue.
Cross section of VIP attendees, including NAPE leadership, seated among participants at the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026, actively engaged in discussions on Nigeria’s energy outlook and industry priorities.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, captured during the Opening Ceremony-Day Two of NIES 2026.
Front row at the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026, featuring the Vice President of Nigeria, the President of the Gambia, senior ministers, and top government officials.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, exchanging a handshake with Bashir Bayo Ojulari, NNPCL, GCEO at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, alongside Adegbite Falade, MD/CEO of Aradel Holdings, sponsor of the NIES 2026 Opening Ceremony
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with the new NUPRC Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan at the NIES 2026 Opening Ceremony.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, alongside the immediate past NAPE President, Johnbosco Uche, FNAPE, and the NAPE delegation at the NIES 2026 Opening Ceremony
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, alongside the NAPE President-Elect, Dr. Anthony Ofoma, FNAPE, at the NIES opening ceremony 2026
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization(APPO) at the Day Two Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Cross section of VIP attendees, including NAPE leadership, seated among participants at the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held in the Presidential Villa in Abuja
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, engages with Akachukwu Nwokedi, President Nigerian Gas Association during the NIES 2026 Opening Ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, engages with Mr Banwo Olusegun Executive Vice President, Finance (CFO) of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited during the NIES 2026 Opening Ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with, Joseph Penawou, Chairman/CEO of Nigdel United Oil Company Limited during the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Cross section of NAPE delegation during a dinner engagement at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Day Two of the Nigeria International Energy Summit, NEIS, 2026.
Cross section of NAPE delegation during a dinner engagement at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Day Two of the Nigeria International Energy Summit, NEIS, 2026.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with Mr Banwo Olusegun, Executive Vice President Finance (CFO) of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited during the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with Mr Matthieu Bouyer, MD, Total Energies during the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with Mr Faddy Fadahunsi of SNEPCO during the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, pictured with Dr. Ugo Okafor, MD/CEO of SunTrust Energies during the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Cross section of VIP attendees, including NAPE leadership, Abidemi Belgore, Financial Secretary, Somime Oguntola, Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Egbele Vice President seated among participants at the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 held in the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
