Heirs Energies to discuss African energy leadership at NOGC

As Namibia positions itself as Africa’s next major oil frontier, Heirs Energies CEO, Osa Igiehon, will headline discussions at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference 2025, presenting a blueprint for building world-class African energy companies.

Scheduled for August 14, Igiehon will lead the session titled “The Making of an African Independent”, drawing from Heirs Energies’ successful transformation of Nigeria’s OML 17 into one of West Africa’s top indigenous-operated assets. The programme will open with a fireside chat between Igiehon and Dr Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, followed by a panel discussion featuring leading industry figures.

The conversation will address pressing challenges for African energy players, including competing with global majors, establishing sustainable operations, and leveraging local expertise for 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.”

Heirs Energies operates under the Africapitalism philosophy championed by its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu CFR, which underscores the role of African private enterprise in driving continental transformation.

With Namibia’s Orange Basin drawing billions in global investment, the focus is now on how quickly African companies can scale to compete. Heirs Energies, recognised as Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, has built its operations around innovation, environmental stewardship, and community development.

The company’s trajectory reflects the growing influence of African innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping the continent’s energy future. As the global energy landscape evolves, Heirs Energies aims to remain at the forefront, championing sustainability while meeting Africa’s unique energy needs.