ENERGY TIMES to Honour Adelabu, Oyebanji, Kyari, Adesina on April 11
The prestigious ENERGY TIMES Awards is set to recognize distinguished leaders and innovators in the energy sector on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. This maiden edition will celebrate individuals and organizations whose contributions have significantly impacted Nigeria’s energy industry and economy.
Dignitaries and Award Recipients
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, will not only serve as the Special Guest of Honour but also be honored for his contributions to the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, will lead top oil and gas executives to the event. Kyari, who has transformed NNPCL into a profit-making enterprise and revitalized Nigeria’s refineries, will be awarded the Man of the Year Award.
Other top dignitaries receiving awards include:
- Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, who will be conferred with the Life Achiever of the Year Award.
- Engr. Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive of NMDPRA, recipient of the Transformational Leadership Award.
- Dr. Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, honored as Energy Icon of the Year.
- Mrs. Mojisola Abdul, Chairman of Mojec International, awarded Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, attending as a Special Guest of Honour.
Excellence Awards in the Oil & Gas Sector
Several key industry professionals will be recognized for their outstanding contributions:
- Engr. Wole Ogunleye, Chairman of PETAN.
- Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL.
- Prof. Billy Okoye, Executive Chairman of Raffles Energies Ltd.
- Mr. Andy Odeh, former General Manager, External Relations & Sustainable Development, NLNG.
Additionally, MOMAS Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company (MEMMCOL) will receive the Most Innovative Company of the Year Award, while Heirs Energies will be honored as the Outstanding Oil & Gas Company of the Year.
Recognizing Long-standing Subscribers
In a unique segment of the event, five long-standing subscribers to ENERGY TIMES will be honored with Certificates of Recognition for their unwavering support since the publication’s inception.
Commitment to Industry Excellence
According to Alhaji Yakubu Lawal, Chairman of the Editorial Board, the ENERGY TIMES Awards is designed to recognize and appreciate those who have significantly impacted the energy sector and improved lives across Nigeria. A team of industry experts was assembled to ensure the award selection process reflects excellence and credibility.
Speaking on the importance of this recognition, Lawal stated: “This year’s award is a way to appreciate individuals and organizations whose work has positively impacted people’s lives. These subscribers and industry players have supported ENERGY TIMES from the very beginning, and we are proud to honor them.”
About ENERGY TIMES
Established in March 2017, ENERGY TIMES began as a weekly publication and has evolved into a bi-weekly industry-leading energy news platform. Based in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, the newspaper is dedicated to providing in-depth energy news analysis and reporting in Nigeria. With a subscriber base of 1,820, the publication continues to set the standard for energy journalism.
The upcoming ENERGY TIMES Awards promises to be a landmark event, celebrating excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s dynamic energy sector.
