Seplat Energy Plc leverages technology to transform industry, drive indigenous capacity
Seplat Energy Plc at the 13th Annual BusinessDay CEO Forum Nigeria, held in Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to driving responsible leadership and industry transformation through active participation and innovation.
The 2025 edition of the forum held in Lagos themed “Nigeria: From Reform to Recovery,” convened senior government officials, investors, corporate leaders, and experts to explore the nation’s ongoing reforms and share strategies for sustainable economic renewal.
Notable speakers at the event included Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group; Haresh Aswani of Tolaram Group; Kofo Akinkugbe of SecureID; Ainojie Irune, MD of Oando Energy Resources; Tony Attah, MD/CEO at Renaissance Africa Energy Company; and Gbite Falade, MD/CEO at Aradel Holdings Plc.
Representing Seplat Energy’s CEO, Roger Brown, the Chief Operating Officer, Samson Ezugworie, spoke as a panelist in a session titled: “Oil and Gas in Transition – Reforms, Recovery and Deals That Matter.” He discussed the transformative role of indigenous companies in Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape and how Seplat leverages technology to boost efficiency and build local capacity.
“If you look at the trajectory, the outlook is excellent, and we are well-positioned for a transformative oil and gas industry,” Brown noted.
Highlighting Nigeria’s abundant resources — including over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas — he emphasized the opportunity created by international oil companies transferring onshore and shallow water assets to indigenous firms. “We’ve shown we have the capacity and financial strength to manage these assets successfully,” he added.
Brown as well noted the surge in rig activity as a clear sign of sectoral revival: “Rig count in Nigeria rose from eight in 2021 to about 46 today. That reflects growing investor interest and capital inflows, signaling recovery and renewed momentum.”
He explained that Seplat Energy’s participation in the forum underlines its commitment to shaping the future of Nigeria’s energy sector through innovation, responsible leadership, and inclusive growth.
“As the country transitions from reform to recovery, Seplat remains dedicated to delivering sustainable value to stakeholders, communities, and the broader economy,” he said.
Seplat Energy Plc founded in 2009 is a leading Nigerian independent upstream oil and gas company focused on oil and gas exploration, development, and production, with a growing interest in Nigeria’s energy transition.
