DAY 1: ACTIVITIES AND TIME
Date: 23rd October 2023
Time: 09:00 – 18:00
Venue: PTDF Main Auditorium
Opening Ceremony
08:00 am : Registration
08:45 am : Breakfast /Arrival of Guests
09:30 am : Recognition of Invited guests/National Anthem/PTI Anthem
Welcome Address
10:00 am: Welcome Address - Dr Henry Adebowale Adimula, the Principal & Chief Executive, PTI
10:10 am: Remarks by Sponsors/Partners
10:25 am: Ministerial Address & Remarks - Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri
10:35 am: Ministerial Address & Remarks - Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo
Keynote Address
10:45 Keynote Address: "The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry: Opportunities, Challenges and Development"
– His Excellency Dr Farouq Ibrahim APPO Secretary General ~
11:15 Grounding Presentation I: “Maximizing the Potential of Natural Gas: Innovative Strategies
for Utilization and Flare Reduction in the Era of Sustainable Energy." – Mele Kolo Kyari, Group CEO NNPC LTD
Closing keynote
11:30 Closing keynote: "The Future of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: Trends and Predictions
– Engr Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary NCDMB
11: 45 Presentation of Awards - Amb. Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary MPR
12: 00 Vote of Thanks - Mr. Isaac Fregene, Registrar PTI
12: 05 VIP Exhibition Tour/ Lunch Break

Panel Session 1
13:00 Theme: “The Role of Government Policies and Regulations in Shaping the Future of the Oil and Gas Industry”
Opening Keynote to Panel Session: Engr. Gbenga O. Komolafe CEO NUPRC
Moderator: Elesie Ezewanne, SNEPCo
Panelist.
- Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Federal House of Representatives
- Sophia Innih Mbakwe, MD NNPC Energy Services
- Betty A Ugona, CEO ScaleVation Services Limited
- Dr. Timothy Okon, Teno Energy Resources Ltd
- Engr. Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, VC FUPRE
- Prof. Zainab Gobir, ED Economic Regulation and Strategic Planning, NMDPRA
Panel Session 2
14:35 Theme: ” Energy Transition and Decarbonization: Strategies to adapt and Participate in the Global Shift Towards Cleaner Energy Sources. “
Opening Keynote to Panel Session: Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO NMDPRA
Moderator: Dr Excel Ukpohor, NLNG
Panelist.
- Tamuno Kala Otaji, Manager Green Energy International
- Dr. Sunday Kanshio, Managing Partner, Fleissen & Company
- Dr. Tina Isichei, Director Innovation, Research & Development, PTI
- Dame Rita Kwentoh, Director Energy Innovation, RTI, NNPC Limited.
- Dr Kelechi Onyekachi Ofoegbu, Executive Commissioner, Economic
Regulation and Strategic Planning, NUPRC
- Dr Mohammed Dahiru Aminu, Policy Manager, Methane Pollution
Prevention, Clean Air Task Force
16:10 : Closing