2025 Inaugural Annual
Downstream
Petroleum Week

Organised by the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

Facilitated by La Grande Services

Theme: Celebrating Our Successes, Confronting Our Challenges And Finding Solutions For The Petroleum Downstream Sector

Why Attend This Summit?

Join Nigeria’s most influential petroleum industry stakeholders for strategic discussions that will shape the future of the downstream sector.

Policy & Market Dialogue

Engage with key policymakers and industry leaders in high-level discussions on petroleum downstream reforms and market dynamics.

Regulatory
Clarity

Gain insights into current and future regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and policy implementation strategies.

Investment & Security Path

Discover investment opportunities, understand market security measures, and explore collaborative strategies for sector growth.

Programme Highlights

Two intensive days of policy discussions, industry insights, and strategic networking

Welcome Address

Hon. (Barr.) Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere (Ikenga Imo)
Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

Keynote Address

Rt. Hon. (Obongemem) Ekperikpe Ekpo
Minister of State on Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Fueling the Nation: State of downstream regulation

Engr. Farouk Ahmed
ACE, NMDPRA

Presentation - Refining for Nigerians

Alhaji Aliko Dangote
Chairman, Dangote Group

The Lazarus Project: Revitalizing State Refineries

Kelvin Emmanuel
Industry Expert

Securing Feedstock: Empowering Modular Refineries

Engr. Gbenga Komolafe
CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission

Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the Petroleum Sector: Strengthening Mediation, Arbitration, and Legislative Oversight

Chinyere Moneme SAN

Presentation of Memoranda of Issues and Concerns by Downstream Trade Unions

(NUPENG, PETROAN, NOGASA, DAPPMAN, CORAN, NGA)

Distinguished Speakers & Dignitaries

Meet the industry leaders, policymakers, and experts driving the future of Nigeria’s petroleum downstream sector

Dist. Sen. Godswill Akpabio

President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Nigeria

Hon. (Barr.) Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere

Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo

Minister of State on Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Alhaji Aliko Dangote

Chairman, Dangote Group of Companies

Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari

Group CEO, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)

Mr. Olayemi Cardoso

Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Red Carpet Dinner & Awards Night

An elegant evening celebrating excellence in Nigeria’s petroleum downstream sector. Join industry leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests for an unforgettable night of recognition and networking.

Excellence Awards

Recognizing outstanding contributions to Nigeria's petroleum sector

8

Award Categories

200+

Expected Guests

Speaker

Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Nigeria

Committee Members

Chairman

Hon. (Barr.) Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere

Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

Deputy Chairman

Hon. Abdullahi Mustapha Aliyu ...

Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

Organizing Committee

Chairman

Hon. (Barr.) Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere

Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

Members

Dist. Sen. Godswill Akpabio

President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Nigeria

Dist. Sen. Godswill Akpabio

President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Nigeria

Partners

Working together with Nigeria’s leading petroleum industry stakeholders

Become a Partner

Join Nigeria’s leading petroleum industry event and connect with key stakeholders, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Venue & Protocol

Everything you need to know for a seamless arrival at the National Assembly Complex

National Assembly Complex

Address

Three Arms Zone, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Registration

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM daily

Parking

Designated areas within the complex

Security Protocol

Valid government-issued ID required. Prohibited items include cameras (unless media accredited), recording devices, and large bags. Allow extra time for security screening.

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