Akume, Lokpobiri, Namibia's energy minister to speak at Africa Energy Summit in Port Harcourt
- The 10th Africa Energy Summit holds in Port Harcourt from 26 to 28 November 2026.
- SGF George Akume and Petroleum Minister of State Heineken Lokpobiri are among the speakers.
- Organisers say the summit aims to move beyond talk to practical, measurable outcomes.
Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, are among the leaders billed to speak at the 10th Africa Energy Summit in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The summit proper holds from 26 to 28 November 2026, according to the organisers, Solewant Energy Training Institute (SETI), a subsidiary of Solewant Group of Companies.
The theme is "Scaling Innovative Industrial Capacity for Africa's Energy Security". Organisers say it comes as the world faces an energy crisis, supply shortfalls and shipping disruptions caused by blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil tankers.
Who is speaking
Akume is expected to give the keynote address that sets the tone for the talks. Lokpobiri will speak on Nigeria's place in the global energy mix.
Also on the list are Namibia's Minister of Mines, Energy and Industry, Modestus Amutse, and Namibia's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Walde Ndevashiya, who will share their country's experience.
Others include Ambassador Oma Djebah, a former Nigerian ambassador to Thailand; First Bank of Nigeria managing director Olusegun Alebiosu; Dr Omar Farouk Ibrahim, a former secretary general of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and current World Energy Council chair for Africa; and Engr Felix Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Engr Wole Ogunsanya, chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), is also listed, alongside diplomats and industry leaders from Kenya, Ghana and other countries.
Why it matters
For ordinary Nigerians, the summit's focus is on the things that shape daily life: fuel supply, electricity, jobs and the cost of energy. Organisers say the goal is to connect policy, money, industry and technology in ways that create measurable opportunities.
They list plans to help small and medium businesses get ready for finance, procurement and contracts, link viable projects with banks and investors, and create paths for research and graduate innovation to reach funding and the market.
There will also be an exhibition and matchmaking sessions, with participation through sponsorship, exhibition, delegates, speaking or partnerships.
The conveners say the 10th edition is built as a continuing process rather than a series of speeches, starting before the formal summit and continuing through post-summit deals and opportunity tracking.
They say the outcomes are expected to support Africa's energy security and supplies, and to align with the agenda of the 55 member states of the African Union.
What happens next: The summit proper holds from 26 to 28 November 2026 in Port Harcourt, with activities before and after it. Organisers say follow-up deals and opportunities will be tracked after it ends.
