By Francis Ajuonuma
The Group Managing Director of Prime Atlantic Limited, Ayo Otuyalo, will lead discussions on Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness when he delivers the keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Supply Chain Leadership Summit (NSCLS).
Otuyalo is expected to address critical issues around energy, productivity and supply chain efficiency at the summit scheduled for November 20 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
His keynote is titled, “Reimagining Nigeria’s Industrial Future: Energy, Productivity, and the New Supply Chain Mandate,” while the summit will focus on the theme, “From Fragmentation to Fluidity: Unlocking Supply Chain Potential through Finance and Operations Integration.”
The convener of the summit and Group Chief Executive Officer of Pentland Group, Dr Emeka Eboagwu, said Otuyalo’s extensive experience in the energy and industrial sectors made him particularly suited to lead discussions on the country’s economic competitiveness.
“We are delighted to welcome Ayo Otuyalo as the keynote speaker for NSCLS 2026. His leadership journey, extensive experience in the energy and industrial sectors, and deep understanding of the factors that drive national competitiveness make him exceptionally qualified to address this year’s theme,” Eboagwu said.
He noted that Nigeria’s industrial development required a stronger connection between energy, capital, talent and operational excellence.
“At a time when Nigeria must rethink how energy, capital, talent, and operational excellence converge to accelerate industrial development, his voice offers both credibility and strategic insight,” he added.
According to Eboagwu, Otuyalo’s contribution would go beyond conventional discussions of supply chain management by linking operational efficiency with broader economic development.
“What distinguishes Ayo is his ability to connect big-picture economic thinking with practical business realities. He understands that supply chains are no longer merely operational functions but strategic enablers of growth, productivity, and national development,” he said.
Eboagwu said delegates would gain insights into how organisations could move away from fragmented systems and siloed decision-making towards more integrated and resilient operating models.
Otuyalo, who has more than two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, is also an Advisory Board Member of the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council and Honorary Consul of Romania in Lagos State.
He serves as a Trustee of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and has participated in international policy and investment forums, including Forum 2000 and Heritage Foundation roundtables.
Eboagwu said the keynote would set the tone for a summit designed to move beyond identifying challenges to developing practical solutions capable of strengthening Nigeria’s industrial future.
“His keynote will set the tone for a summit focused not only on discussing challenges but also on identifying actionable solutions that can strengthen Nigeria’s industrial future and unlock sustainable value across supply chains,” he said
