Mr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, will tomorrow address the Business Mentorship Lecture Series organized by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDBM).
In a statement by the Board’s spokesperson, Mr Obinna Ezeobi, Kachikwu who is also a former chairman of NCDMB governing council will serve as the guest speaker of the occasion where series of lectures on the Nigeria’s oil and gas will be discussed.
According to the statement, “This edition of the BMLS will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 10am via Zoom Webinar and NCDMB’s YouTube channel. The session will be moderated by Richmond Osuji, a leading event compere in the oil and gas industry.
“Launched in 2019 under Section 67 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act of 2010, the Business Mentorship Lecture Series promote the Act’s implementation for operators, contractors, and stakeholders. This one-day capacity-building initiative engages seasoned leaders to foster growth among service and operating companies in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
“This event is aimed at empowering oil and gas companies across Nigeria through targeted training, motivation, and business advisory support, and is in line with the Board’s mandate developing the capacities of oil and gas companies, and enhancing the capabilities of Nigerians to play key roles in the sector.”
The statement added that Kachikwu is expected to bring his wealth of experience in the oil and gas sector to bear
“Prof. Kachikwu, a trailblazer in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector brings an unparalleled wealth of experience and brilliance to the series. His illustrious career spans over three decades in the energy sector, including roles as Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Chairman of its Board, and one-time Executive Vice Chairman and General Counsel at ExxonMobil Nigeria. As Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, he spearheaded transformative policies such as the National Gas Policy (2017) and National Petroleum Policy (2017), which were instrumental in reshaping Nigeria’s energy landscape and advancing the Petroleum Industry Bill.”
The statement said “Previous BMLS editions have featured eminent figures such as Mr. Atedo N.A. Peterside, Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc; Engr. Tony Attah, former Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited; Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu, former Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited; Mr. Mike Sangster, Managing Director/Chief Executive of Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria; and Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited. These sessions have empowered over 2,500 service companies to date.”
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