- Heirs Energies CEO Osa Igiehon will headline the “Making of an African Independent” session on August 14, sharing how African energy firms operate sustainably.
- Heirs Energies applies Tony Elumelu’s Africapitalism philosophy to drive innovation, sustainability, and community impact in Namibia’s booming Orange Basin.
As Namibia rises as Africa’s next major oil frontier, Heirs Energies Chief Executive Osa Igiehon will headline the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference 2025 on August 14, presenting a blueprint for building world-class African energy companies.
Meanwhile, Igiehon will lead the “The Making of an African Independent” session, sharing lessons from Heirs Energies’ transformation of Nigeria’s OML 17 into one of West Africa’s most successful indigenous-operated assets. The session will feature a fireside chat with Dr. Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, followed by a panel discussion with industry leaders.
Furthermore, speakers will address the key challenges African energy firms face, including competing with global majors, building sustainable operations, and harnessing local expertise for long-term growth.
“We’re proving that African companies don’t just participate in the global energy market, we lead it,” Igiehon said. “When you combine African innovation with world-class execution, you create something powerful.”
In addition, Heirs Energies operates under the Africapitalism philosophy of Group Chairman Tony Elumelu, which champions African private enterprise as a driver of continental transformation.
As Namibia’s Orange Basin draws billions in global investment, the focus shifts to how quickly African companies can scale to seize opportunities. Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, is committed to meeting the continent’s energy needs while advancing innovation, environmental responsibility, and community development.