By Francis Ajuonuma
Seplat Energy Plc has called for a radical shift toward sustainable and secure energy systems to drive economic growth, climate resilience, and inclusive access in Nigeria.
Speaking at the 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) in Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer of Seplat Energy, Mr. Samson Ezugworie, said Nigeria must urgently embrace a people-centred energy transformation backed by technology, resilient supply chains, human capital, and bold policy reforms.
“We are not just talking about energy. We are talking about the foundation of economic opportunity, human well-being, and climate security,” Ezugworie declared while representing Seplat CEO, Roger Brown.
He decried the continued reliance of millions of Nigerians on polluting fuels despite the country’s abundant natural and human resources. According to him, bridging the energy gap must go hand-in-hand with a just transition to a low-carbon future.
“Technology offers the tools. Supply chains connect ideas to impact. Human resources are our greatest asset. And without clear, investor-friendly policies, no transformation will succeed,” he said.
Ezugworie warned that progress remains uneven, with too many Nigerians left behind, and called for more substantial alignment between public and private stakeholders.
He emphasised that Nigeria’s energy future must be inclusive: “We need energy systems that work for rural villages and urban centres alike — systems that are accessible, scalable, and locally adapted.”
The 2025 SPE NAICE brought together over 80 exhibitors, top policymakers, oil and gas operators, and financiers, with panel sessions exploring gas monetisation, digital transformation, pipeline reliability, and energy transition strategy.
