Inaugural Edition · 19 – 21 August 2026

The Voices Shaping
Nigeria's Energy Workforce

Ministers, regulators, industry CEOs and training experts — gathered for the inaugural OGTAN Human Capital Development Conference & Exhibition 2026.

PTI Effurun, Delta State 38 Speakers Profiled More to be announced

Ministerial Keynotes

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D
Day Two · Ministerial Keynote

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources

Ministerial Keynote · Day Two, 09:40

Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo
Day Three · Gas Ministerial Keynote

Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources

The Decade of Gas — HCD Implications · Day Three, 09:10 · Represented by Elisha Benjamin D., Director, Gas

H.E. Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori
Day Two · Host State Address

H.E. Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori

Executive Governor

Delta State Government

Address by the Host Governor · Day Two, 10:00

Regulatory & Industry Keynotes

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe
Day Two · Regulatory Keynote

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe

Executive Secretary

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

The State of HCD in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry · Regulatory Keynote & Opening Plenary, Day Two, 10:45 · Manifesto Co-Anchor, Day Three

Kazachiyang Nuhu
Day Two · NOC Keynote

Kazachiyang Nuhu

Chief Human Resources Officer

NNPC Limited

The National Oil Company Perspective · Day Two, 12:10 · Panellist, Closing the Technical Skills Gap

Matthieu Bouyer
Day Two · Operator Address

Matthieu Bouyer

Head

Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)

What the Operators Need from Nigerian Trainers · Day Two, 12:30 · Represented by Engr. Gwueke Ajaifia, Executive Director, OPTS

Dr Ebenezer Ageh
Day Two · Operator Address

Dr Ebenezer Ageh

Chief Technical Officer

Aradel Holdings Plc

The Independent Producers' View · Day Two, 12:42

Dr Emeka Okafor
Day Two · Keynote

Dr Emeka Okafor

Founder & Managing Consultant

EMOGAS Limited

Nigeria's Energy Mix & HCD Readiness · Keynote, Day Two, 16:05

Prof. Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu
Day Three · PTDF Keynote

Prof. Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu

Executive Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Securing the Future Workforce — The PTDF Human Capital Model · Day Three, 09:30 · Panellist, Funding HCD

Olanrewaju Kalejaiye
Day Three · Keynote

Olanrewaju Kalejaiye

Managing Director

ND Western Limited

The Future Workforce — Digitisation and Decarbonisation · Day Three, 09:55 · Panellist, Opening Plenary

Adegbite Falade
Speaker Confirmed

Adegbite Falade

Chief Executive Officer

Aradel Holdings Plc

Session to be confirmed

Conference Leadership

Chris Osarumwense
OGTAN President

Chris Osarumwense

President

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Presidential Address, Day One · Welcome Address & Opening Plenary Moderator, Day Two · Awards Address

Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi
BOT Chairman

Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Goodwill Address from the Board of Trustees · Day Two, 09:20

Funmi Ogbue
Conference Chair

Funmi Ogbue

Chairman, Conference Planning Committee

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

What We Heard Today, Day Two, 17:25 · Day Three Opening · Recognition of Sponsors & Partners

Dr Samuel E. Onoji
Host Institution

Dr Samuel E. Onoji

Principal & Chief Executive

Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun

PTI Facility Tour, Day Two, 08:30 · Address by the Host Institution, 09:28

Panellists & Moderators

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan
Panellist · Day Two

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan

Executive

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

The State of HCD in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry · Opening Plenary, 10:45

Prof. Mike Onyekonwu
Panellist · Day Two

Prof. Mike Onyekonwu

Managing Director

Laser Engineering Resources Ltd

The State of HCD in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry · Opening Plenary, 10:45

Akin Osuntoki
Panellist · Day Two

Akin Osuntoki

Chief Executive Officer

Richardson Oil and Gas

The State of HCD in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry · Opening Plenary, 10:45

Ikhuoria Aimienwanu
Panellist · Day Two

Ikhuoria Aimienwanu

General Manager, Nigerian Content Development

Chevron Nigeria Limited

Panel 1 · Local Content & Human Capital under PIA 2021 & NOGIC Act, 14:00

Engr. Sunny Ojieh
Panellist · Day Two

Engr. Sunny Ojieh

Local Content Director, Geozone-SSA

Baker Hughes

Panel 1 · Local Content & Human Capital under PIA 2021 & NOGIC Act, 14:00

Dr Joseph Carew
Panellist · Day Two

Dr Joseph Carew

Managing Director

Hommaston Limited

Panel 1 · Local Content & Human Capital under PIA 2021 & NOGIC Act, 14:00

Rabiu Abdullahi Umar
Panellist · Days Two & Three

Rabiu Abdullahi Umar

Authority Chief Executive

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

Panel 1 · Local Content & Human Capital under PIA 2021 & NOGIC Act, 14:00 · Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification and ATSP, 10:20

Engr. Temerigha Reuben
Panellist · Day Two

Engr. Temerigha Reuben

Managing Director

Westend Diamond Energy Limited

Panel 2 · Closing the Technical Skills Gap, 15:00

Dr Kenechukwu Nwangwu
Panellist · Day Two

Dr Kenechukwu Nwangwu

Managing Director, Oilserv Limited

Oilserv Group

Panel 3 · Nigeria's Energy Mix & HCD Readiness, 16:05

Afolabi Davidson
Moderator · Day Two

Afolabi Davidson

Consultant

Davaconsult Resources

Panel 3 · Nigeria's Energy Mix & HCD Readiness, 16:05

Engr. Abayomi Bamidele
Panellist · Day Three

Engr. Abayomi Bamidele

Director, Capacity Building

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification and ATSP, 10:20

Dapo Omolade
Panellist · Day Three

Dapo Omolade

Chief Executive Officer

Hybrid Group

Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification and ATSP, 10:20

Prof. Diya'uddeen Basheer Hasan
Panellist · Day Three

Prof. Diya'uddeen Basheer Hasan

Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary, NBTE

Governing Council, OGTAN Awarding Body

Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification and ATSP, 10:20

Dr Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin
Panellist · Day Three

Dr Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin

Director-General / Chief Executive

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification and ATSP, 10:20

Engr. Paul Erubami
Moderator · Day Three

Engr. Paul Erubami

Managing Director

Max-Mi Gold Limited

Zonal Showcase · Indigenous Training Houses — Voices from the Zones, 11:50

Engr. Chika Chinwah
Moderator · Day Three

Engr. Chika Chinwah

Port Harcourt Zone Chairman

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Zonal Showcase · Voices from the Zones, 11:50 · Moderator, Panel 6 · Funding HCD — the Money Question, 15:15

Simeon Ogari
Panellist · Day Three

Simeon Ogari

Manager, NCD Monitoring & Reporting, Procurement & Nigerian Content

Seplat Energy Plc

Panel 5 · Are Operators Doing Enough? Nigerian Trainers Hold the Industry to Account, 14:30

Edwina Kentebe-Olukayode
Panellist · Day Three

Edwina Kentebe-Olukayode

Chairperson, Nigeria Content

Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)

Panel 5 · Are Operators Doing Enough? Nigerian Trainers Hold the Industry to Account, 14:30 · Representing Matthieu Bouyer, Head, OPTS

Alexis Emelle
Panellist · Day Three

Alexis Emelle

General Manager, Human Capacity Development

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Panel 5 · Are Operators Doing Enough? Nigerian Trainers Hold the Industry to Account, 14:30

Mohammed Zanna Awami
Panellist · Day Three

Mohammed Zanna Awami

Head, Specialised Business Department

NEXIM Bank

Panel 6 · Funding HCD — the Money Question, 15:15

Dr David Emumena
Panellist · Day Three

Dr David Emumena

Managing Director, PM4Success Limited

General Secretary, OGTAN

Panel 6 · Funding HCD — the Money Question, 15:15 · Vote of Thanks

Olanrewaju Olawuyi
Speaker Confirmed

Olanrewaju Olawuyi

General Manager, Nigerian Content Development

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Session to be confirmed

Mr Tony Attah
Speaker Confirmed

Mr Tony Attah

Managing Director & CEO

Renaissance Africa Energy

Session to be confirmed

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