Nigeria’s oil and gas industry stakeholders are set to converge in Lagos for a major sector dialogue aimed at assessing the impact of ongoing reforms and identifying pathways to improved performance in the industry.
The gathering, which will mark the sixth edition of the Nigeria Oil & Gas Outlook (NOGO), is being organised by Africa’s business-to-business events company, Eventhive, with a focus on evaluating how policy changes are translating into measurable outcomes across the energy value chain.
Themed “Promise to Performance: Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Inflection Point,” the conference is expected to bring together key players from government, indigenous energy companies, international investors, financial institutions and oilfield service providers.
Discussions at the forum will centre on critical issues affecting Nigeria’s energy sector, including the growth of local production capacity, infrastructure limitations, governance challenges and factors contributing to the country’s declining production levels.
Forum to Assess Reform Outcomes and Future Growth Opportunities
According to the organisers, the event is designed to move conversations beyond policy commitments and focus on actual results achieved since the introduction of reforms in the oil and gas sector.
Participants are expected to examine the progress of major initiatives, including the $60 billion Gas Master Plan, developments in Nigeria’s downstream sector driven by domestic refining projects, and the potential of offshore exploration as a major growth opportunity.
The discussions will also consider the increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards as global energy markets continue to evolve and investors place greater emphasis on sustainability.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Chief Executive Officer of Eventhive, Jamiu Ijaodola, said the forum would provide a platform for industry leaders to determine whether recent reforms can deliver lasting transformation.
“NOGO 2026 is designed to move the conversation from what has changed to what those changes must now produce. We are bringing together stakeholders who will determine whether this moment becomes a turning point,” Ijaodola said.
Industry Leaders, Investors and Energy Experts to Participate
Eventhive said the conference would feature contributions from leading figures across Nigeria’s upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, as well as global energy experts and investment professionals.
Among the confirmed speakers are Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi; Nzan Ogbe; and Pade Durotoye.
Other speakers expected at the event include Sheila Addo; Oladimeji Bashorun; Dipo Ashafa; Abiodun Ogunjobi; and Grace Orife.
The programme will also feature insights from business, consulting and infrastructure specialists, including Oliver Onyekweli; Ejiro Gray; John Kadiri; Ayotunde Coker; Ayo Salami; Chijioke Uzoho; and Sumeet Singh.
Energy Sector at Critical Turning Point
The NOGO 2026 conference is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to debate how Nigeria can convert recent regulatory and policy reforms into stronger production, increased investment inflows and improved energy security.
With the sector facing persistent challenges around infrastructure, financing, operational efficiency and global energy transition pressures, industry leaders are expected to use the forum to outline practical strategies for achieving sustainable growth.
The event is scheduled to hold on August 27 at the Civic Centre, Lagos.