Group photograph of NNPC Limited staff at 44th NAPE exhibition
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has emerged Best Indigenous Exhibitor at the 44th Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), held in Lagos.
The four-day conference, which took place from November 9 to 12, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, brought together government officials, industry regulators, international oil companies, global service providers and students to deliberate on strategies for boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas reserves.
Held under the theme, “Unlocking More Barrels: Driving Reserves Growth through Exploration, Local Capabilities and Adaptive Technology,” the conference focused on strengthening exploration activities, expanding local capacities and deploying innovative technologies to improve production.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s target of achieving crude oil production of two million barrels per day by 2030. He noted that production had improved under the current administration as operators intensified drilling campaigns.
On the second day, Ekpei Ukam, Head, Gas Master Plan Implementation Assurance, NNPC Limited, moderated a panel session at the Special Tech Business Forum, which examined how technology could shorten exploration cycle times and transform discoveries into commercially viable reserves.
The session attracted senior executives from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Seplat Energy, Halliburton, SLB, CypherCrescent and TD Africa.
At the NNPC Limited exhibition stand, Ekomobong Obong, Adviser, Brand Marketing and Communication, delivered a presentation on the company’s brand identity, while Godfrey Umosekhaimhe, Lead, Operations, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company, showcased its operations to delegates and students.
The third day featured an Executive Session where business leaders, policymakers and energy executives examined how fiscal stability and investor confidence could attract long-term investments into Nigeria’s energy value chain.
Also, geoscientists and engineers from NNPC E&P Limited and NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) participated in a “From Classroom to Career” panel at the company’s stand, where they offered students practical guidance on building careers in the oil and gas industry.
The outgoing NAPE President, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, and President-Elect, Dr Anthony Ofoma, FNAPE, subsequently presented certificates of exhibition to NNPC Limited in recognition of its participation.
In the fourth day, Fatiu Abdullahi, Lead, West and Offshore Operations, Security Department, NNPC E&P Limited, delivered a technical paper titled “Accelerating Sustainable Workplace Safety Programme Implementation: Critical Success Factors from the Oil and Gas Sector.”
The company also hosted the grand finale of its four-day knowledge quiz at the exhibition stand, following daily presentations by its various business units.
The conference climaxed with a Dinner and Awards Night, where the NAPE President presented the Best Indigenous Exhibitor Award to Fatai Kareem, Coordinator, Upstream Projects, NNPC Limited.
The recognition underscored NNPC Limited’s active participation in advancing indigenous capabilities, promoting technical knowledge and showcasing its contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
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