Anthony Ofoma, President Elect of NAPE
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has called for stronger collaboration, increased investment, technological innovation and improved domestic energy infrastructure to strengthen Nigeria’s energy security, resilience and global competitiveness.
The Association made the call at a Management session themed “Energy Security in an Era of Global Disruption: Positioning Nigeria for Resilience, Competitiveness and Prosperity.”
In his closing remarks, President Elect of NAPE, Anthony Ofoma, said energy security goes beyond the availability of abundant natural resources, stressing that Nigeria must develop the capacity to produce, process and deliver energy reliably, affordably and sustainably amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility and technological disruptions.
He noted that Nigeria faces both challenges and significant opportunities in navigating the changing global energy landscape, urging stakeholders to strengthen domestic exploration and production, optimise the country’s oil and gas resources, accelerate gas development and expand refining and processing capacity.
According to Ofoma, investment in critical infrastructure is equally necessary to ensure reliable energy supply to industries and citizens.
He further emphasised that building a resilient energy sector requires diversification, innovation, technology adoption and the development of strong local capabilities to withstand global shocks while attracting the capital, expertise and partnerships needed for sustainable growth.
The NAPE President Elect stressed that the responsibility for achieving energy security should not rest solely with government, but requires coordinated efforts among regulators, operators, investors, service companies, academia and professional associations.
He reaffirmed NAPE’s commitment to providing a platform for meaningful discussions and practical solutions capable of advancing Nigeria’s energy industry.
“Let us therefore move from conversation to action. Let us create policies that inspire confidence, deploy technology, improve energy efficiency, develop the human capital that will sustain our industry, and build an energy system that delivers value to both present and future generations,” he said.
He added that Nigeria possesses the resources and potential to achieve lasting prosperity, but must build the resilience, competitiveness and institutional confidence required to translate those advantages into tangible economic benefits.
Ofoma also commended the conference planning committee for organising the session, acknowledging the contributions of its members.
He equally appreciated the sponsors for supporting the session, while urging continued sponsorship in subsequent editions.
He concluded by thanking the panelists, moderator and participants for their valuable contributions and insights, wishing attendees a fruitful continuation of the conference.
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