Speak it

into existence

AFNIF 2023 is the perfect stage for Governments, Industry Leaders, Scholars and Entrepreneurs to chart a path forward for Africa’s Energy and Natural Resource Sector.

International Spotlight

Words that

matter

Attending by high-ranking ministers from numerous, resource-rich states, trading blocs and business leaders, AFNIF is a stage for leaders in the natural resource industry to present opportunities and develop roadmaps for industry development via legislation and bilateral trade and partnership agreements.

Supported by

The Federal Government of Nigeria.

State Representatives

2022 Speakers

Zulum-01

H.E. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum

Executive Governor, Borno State, Nigeria
Abdullahi-Sule-01

H.E. Abdullahi Sule

Executive Governor, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
HE-Arc-01

H.E. Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Nigeria
HE-Aliyu-01

H.E. Engr. Abubakar Aliyu

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Power, Nigeria
Zainab-01

H.E. Ms. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Finance, Budget & National Planning
Foreign-Minister-01

H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria
Hon.-Adbajo-01

Hon. Otunba Niyi Adebayo

Minister of Trade and Investment, Nigeria
Honore-01

H.E. Monsieur Honere Sayi

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics, The Republic of Congo
M-SS-01

Hon. Martin Gama Abucha

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Mining, Republic of South Sudan
Djerrassem-Le-Bemadjiel-01

H.E. Djerrassem Le Bemadjiel

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Republic of Chad
Dr-Mohamed-Mahmed-Oun-01

H.E. Dr Mohamed Mahmed Oun

Hon. Minister, Ministry of Oil & Gas, State of Libya
HE-timipre-01

H.E. Chief Timipre Sylva

Minister of State, Ministry of Petroleum, Nigeria
Chief-Sharon-01

H.E. Chief Sharon Ikeazor

Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Nigeria
MFA-01

H.E. Ambassador Zubairu Dada

Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria
Dr-Steven-L.-Kiruswa-01

Hon. Dr Steven L. Kiruswa (MP)

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Minerals, United Republic of Tanzania
Hon.-Zachary-Ayieko-01

Hon. Zachary Ayieko

Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, Republic of Kenya
Dr.-Oluwatoyin-Akinlade-01

Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
Lamin-Camara-01

Mr Lamin Camara

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Energy, Republic of the Gambia
Amina-J-Mohammed-01

Amina J. Mohammed

Deputy Secretary-General, Chair, UNSDG – United Nations
Amina-B-01

Amina Benkhadra

Director General, Office Nationale des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM)
Foday-Mansaray-01

Mr Foday Mansaray

Director General, The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone
Bouziane-Mahmah-01

Mr Bouziane Mahmah

Secretary General, Ministry of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Mele-Kyari-01

Mr Mele Kyari

Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corp.
Mr-Abdulkabir-M.-Ahmed-01

Abdulkadir M. Ahmed

Group Executive Director, Gas & Power, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
H.E-Omar-Farouk-Ibrahim-01

H.E. Omar Farouk Ibrahim

Secretary-General, African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO)
Dr-Garba-01

Dr Abdulrazaq Garba

Director General, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency
Simon-Nkom-01

Engr. Simon Nkom

Director-General, Mining Cadastre Office, Nigeria
Simbi-Wabote-01

Engr. Simbi Wabote, FNSE

Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board.
Dr.-Alhassan-Iddrisu-01

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu

Chief Economics Officer and Director of Economic Strategy and Research Division, Ministry of Finance, Ghana
Justin-01

Justin Bgoni

CEO, Victoria Falls Stock Exchange

New Frontiers

Help Shape

Policy

Whereas governments set out the frameworks and market regulations that organisations must adhere to, it is businesses that drive innovation, provides jobs and ultimately, develop key industries. 

Discover today how your organisation can help shape the continent of Africa for years to come.

Speaking Opportunities

Business Leaders

2022 Speakers

Samaila-01

Samaila Zubairu

President & CEO Africa Finance Corporation
Taiwo-Okwor-01

Taiwo Okwor

Vice President , Natural Resources, Africa Finance Corporation
Mr-Eluma-Obibuaku-01

Eluma Obibuaku

Head of Power, Africa Finance Corporation
Duke-Benjamin-01

Duke Benjamin

Sector Coordinator Climate & Energy and Head, Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), GIZ
Ademola-Ogunbanjo-01

Ademola Ogunbanjo

Executive Vice President, Oando Clean Energy
BC-Speaker-Images-01

Bankole Cardoso

Managing Director, ENGIE Energy Access Nigeria
Khaled-El-Dokani-01

Khaled El Dokani

Country CEO, LaFarge Africa Plc
Dr-Boer-01

Dr Wiebe Boer

CEO, ALL-ON
Segun-Lawson-2-01

Segun Lawson

CEO, Thor Explorations
Gbenga-Hassan-01

Gbenga Hassan

Managing Director, Àrgentil Capital Management Limited
Opuiyo-Oforiokuma-01

Opuiyo Oforiokuma

Senior Partner, Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
JULES-NGANKAM-01

Jules Ngankam

Group CEO, African Guarantee Fund
Yuguda-01

Lamido Yuguda

Director General, Securities & Exchange Commission
Gbenga-Komolafe-01

Gbenga Komolafe

CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
Dr.-Bondi-Gevao-01

Dr Bondi Gevao

Executive Chairman, Environmental Protection Agency, Sierra Leone
NJ-01

NJ Ayuk

Chairman/CEO, African Energy Chamber/ Centurion Law Group

Academic Research

Groundbreaking

Discoveries

If governments provide the regulations and frameworks for businesses to operate in, Academics provide the context and identify new areas for further exploration.

Discover today how your AFNIF can assist in promoting your years of work and opportunities to partner with both governments and private organisations to take the industry forward.

How to qualify

Aclaimed Academics

2022 Speakers

RZ-01

Rodrigo Zeidan

Associate Professor of Practice of Business and Finance/Affiliate Professor, New York University Shanghai/Fundacao Dom Cabral
Dr-Speirs-01

Dr Jamie Speirs

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Centre for Environmental Policy Imperial College London
Prof.-Sani-Sambo-01

Prof. Sani Sambo

Dean Faculty of Engineering Usman Danfodio university Sokoto. Former DG and CEO Energy Commission of Nigeria
Philibert-Dutrieux-01

Philibert Dutrieux

Founder and CEO, iH2 – Ivoire Hydrogène

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