Mohammed Shosanya
This year’s Nigeria Energy Forum, NEF2023, Conference and Exhibition will focus on maximizing energy transition for economic growth, up-skilling energy professionals, boosting clean energy investments and impact in the power sector.
The Chairman of the Forum, Dr Oluwole Adeuyi,who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos,said the confabwill be held onsite in Lagos on July 18 and virtually on Nov 23, 2023.
The theme of the conference is entitled : “Maximizing Energy Transition for Economic Growth”.
He confirmed that over 400 global stakeholders, 50 key speakers, top trainers and exhibitors are expected to participate in the 2023 NEF.
“These stakeholders will address energy challenges, foster cross-sector growth and outline practical solutions for energy users, producers, and investors across all levels, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications,” he said.
The co-chairman of the Forum, Mr Adekunle Makinde,said the United States Consulate General in Lagos, Will Stevens would deliver a keynote presentation on July 18 opening plenary Session.
He also confirmed that other keynote speakers include: Kola Adesina Group Managing Director, Sahara Group; Temitope Fashedemi, Permanent Secretary/Representative of Nigeria Ministry of Power.
Makinde said that others are Chiedu Ugbo, MD/CEO Niger Delta Power Holding Company, and Inga Stefanowicz, Team Leader, Green and Digital Economy, European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS.
He said the event would also feature over 7 Supersessions on: Energy Transition for Growth Plenary supported by Sahara Group.
“Upscaling Utility-Connected Solar and Decentralized Power supported by Jinko will focus on how the new electricity act can boost state government-enabled and private-sector driven power infrastructure.
“Women Energy Champions Supersession, supported by MOJEC and Jubaili Bros Engineering Limited, will highlight success stories of women leaders as role models in the energy transition.
“Mobilizing Renewable Energy Investments Panel” supported by GET.invest will highlight donor financing windows for small and medium enterprises, foster transition to cleaner energy technologies and boost developer-led climate-smart solutions,” he added.
He said GET.invest is a European programme which aims to mobilise investment in renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Austria.
Dr Bamise Olanrewaju, the NEF2023 Strategy and Innovation Lead, said that over 20 key speakers and panelists have confirmed participation at the NEF2023 conference.
“They include Olumide Fatoki, Head of Unit, (On-& Off-Grid), Sustainable Energy Access Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), GIZ; Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director (GMD) Mojec International; Esther Jerome, Nigeria Sales Representative.
“We have Jinko Solar; Yasser Farhat, Lead Engineer, Jubaili Bros Engineering; and Mobolaji Fadeyibi, Business Development Manager, West & Central Africa, Sun King.
“Others are Adetayo Bamiduro, Cofounder Max; Funmi Ogbue, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zigma and President WIEN; Ibiene Okeleke, Managing Director (MD) Energy Training Centre; and Dolapo Kukoyi, Managing Partner, Detail Solicitors,” he said.
Olanrewaju said the other speakers include Ayo Ademilua, CEO A4&T and President, REAN; Anita Otubu, Senior Director, SEforALL; Eriye Onagoruwa, Group Head, External Affairs and Government Relations, Waltersmith;
Others are Lande Abudu, Component Lead, Nigeria Electrification Project, REA; Kingsley Okenyi, Project Director, Eauxwell; Eluma Obibuaku, Senior Vice President and Head of Power, Africa Finance Corporation and Prince Mustapha Audu, CEO, EMVC.
