The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed Dr. Owen D. Omogiafo, and Mr. Rohan D’Souza to its Board of Directors.
The two appointments underscore the NESG’s unwavering commitment to fostering visionary leadership and strengthening partnerships with private sector leaders to drive inclusive growth, economic reform, and sustainable national development, Dr.Tayo Aduloju, Chief Executive Officer, NESG, said in a statement.
Dr. Owen D. Omogiafo, is the President/Group Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), a diversified conglomerate with strategic investments across the power, energy, and hospitality sectors.
Under her leadership, Transcorp Group plays a pivotal role in advancing Nigeria’s energy objectives, the statement quoted.
“With two of its power subsidiaries, Transcorp Power Plc and Transafam Power Limited, both contributing approximately 20 per cent of the country’s installed power generation capacity.
“She also oversees the Group’s energy accessibility and sustainability interests through Transcorp Energy Limited and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), while sustaining market leadership in the hospitality sector through the Group’s hospitality portfolio, Transcorp Hotels Plc—owners of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja.
“Dr Omogiafo, whose contribution to national development earned her the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), serves on several boards.
“As a Director on the Board of the AEDC, she provides strategic oversight on the growth and development of Nigeria’s energy sector through investments in distribution infrastructure, innovative technologies, and sustainable practices that ensure energy is delivered to the last mile of the value chain.
“She brings extensive experience in corporate leadership, human capital development, and economic transformation to the NESG Board.
According to the statement, Mr. Rohan D’Souza is a globally experienced oil and gas executive and currently serves as Vice President, Gas & Commercial for the Shell Companies in Nigeria.
He is also a Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company Ltd and Chairman of Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd.
“With a distinguished career spanning Australia, South East Asia, Europe, Africa, and Central Asia, Mr. D’Souza brings deep expertise in energy strategy, commercial development, and international operations, which will further strengthen NESG’s policy engagement on energy security and transition,” the statement said.
It expressed confident that the diverse expertise, global perspectives, and strategic insights of Dr. Omogiafo and Mr. D’Souza would significantly enhance the Group’s work in shaping evidence-based public policy, strengthening private sector participation, and accelerating Nigeria’s economic transformation.
