The Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, urged stakeholders across the sector to intensify efforts toward appointing more women into top executive roles. The appeal comes amid what she described as a notable shift in an industry historically dominated by men.
Highlighting recent developments, she pointed to a growing number of female chief executives and managing directors now shaping policy, operations, and investment decisions within Nigeria’s energy landscape. According to her, this trend signals a critical transformation in leadership dynamics and reflects broader progress in gender representation.
She noted that the early years of the decade have seen women break long-standing barriers, taking on influential roles across both regulatory and corporate segments. Among those recognised were Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, whose policy advocacy has strengthened discussions around reform and investment, and Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan, the newly confirmed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, whose appointment marks a historic milestone in regulatory leadership.
The evolving landscape also features prominent figures such as Folake Soetan of Ikeja Electric, Jennifer Adighije, Wola Joseph-Condotti, Elozino Olaniyan, and Catherine Uju Ifejika, all of whom continue to play significant roles in advancing the sector.
Industry observers say the increasing visibility of women in leadership positions is not only reshaping corporate governance but also strengthening the case for a more inclusive and resilient energy sector in Nigeria.