- Sahara Group says it will promote energy security, innovation, and collaboration tailored to Africa at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026.
- The company will highlight local content growth, regulatory alignment, and gas-led industrialisation as key drivers of Africa’s energy future.
Sahara Group will promote energy security, collaboration, and innovation focused on Africa at the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja. The summit will run from February 2 to 5.
The summit will bring together global leaders and policymakers. It will focus on the theme, “Energy for Peace and Prosperity: Securing Our Shared Future.”
Sahara Group says its participation reflects more than 30 years of work across Africa’s energy sector. The company aims to expand access to cleaner and reliable energy. It also aims to drive innovation, operational excellence, and competitiveness across the continent.
Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, said the summit provides a platform for stronger energy sector coordination in Africa. He said Africa can use platforms like NIES to drive dialogue and coordinated action that supports sustainability and shared prosperity.
Furthermore, he added that Sahara will highlight regulatory alignment, growth of local enterprises, and investment in human capital. He said this is especially important in the upstream sector, where the company promotes responsible exploration and production.
Sahara’s technical and commercial leaders will speak at high-level panels. The discussions will cover local content, policy harmonisation, and gas-led industrial growth.
Meanwhile, Leste Aihevba, Chief Technical Officer at Asharami Energy, will speak on scaling indigenous capacity and strengthening local service ecosystems. He will also emphasise partnerships that reduce operational challenges and improve resilience.
Dr Tosin Etomi, Head of Commercial and Planning at Asharami Energy, will advocate regulatory coordination across Africa. He will also highlight the importance of predictable fiscal policies and regional integration.
Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel, Head of Integrated Gas Ventures at Asharami Energy, will focus on gas as a driver of industrial growth and energy access. She will also highlight gas as a transition fuel for Africa.
Sahara Group says collaboration remains central to Africa’s energy future. The company believes stronger partnerships between operators, regulators, investors, and technology providers will improve supply security and competitiveness.
The company operates across upstream, midstream, downstream, power, trading, and infrastructure. It maintains operations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It says it remains committed to delivering responsible and Africa-focused energy solutions.