As Nigeria accelerates its trajectory toward the 2060 net-zero emissions target, Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group and a preeminent energy strategist, has been confirmed to keynote the 2026 Oriental News National Conference, reports ITREALMS.
The 5th edition of the conference is themed: “Carbon Capture: Accelerating Decarbonization Initiatives in Nigeria’s Extractive Industry Through Broad Regulatory Reforms.”
The summit comes at a critical juncture as the National Assembly nears the passage of the National Decarbonisation Bill. This legislation is designed to provide a robust legal framework for climate action, expanding on the Climate Change Act 2021.
The discussions will also align with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)’s recently launched Decarbonisation Blueprint and Handbook.
Engr. Kola Adesina, a veteran of the power and energy sectors and Board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, will spearhead the conversation.
Engr. Kola Adesina, a veteran of the power and energy sectors and Board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, will spearhead the conversation.
Adesina is expected to provide a deep dive into the socio-economic impacts of fossil fuel emissions and showcase Sahara Group’s aggressive three-pronged net-zero strategy.
Sahara Group’s roadmap; focused on a cleaner energy mix, operational efficiency, and nature-based solutions, serves as a primary case study for the transition, with significant investments in natural gas and large-scale reforestation across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
The conference will feature a specialized sub-theme: "Addressing Finance Challenges, Investment Strategies, Operational Sustainability, and Climate Change Management."
Key stakeholders, including government regulators, oil and gas majors, financial institutions, and manufacturers, will interrogate:
The Energy Transition Plan (ETP): Bridging the gap between policy and execution.
Technological Innovation: The role of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS), low-carbon hydrogen, and digital twins in reducing flaring.
The Financing Deficit: Strategies to attract green investment into Nigeria’s industrial sectors.
Speaking on the upcoming summit, the Convener and Publisher of Oriental News Nigeria, Mrs. Yemisi Izuora, mnipr, emphasized the platform's role as a catalyst for growth:
“Every year, Oriental News Nigeria creates a bridge for critical stakeholders to harmonize regulatory issues with investment opportunities. Our goal is to support initiatives that balance Nigeria's economic growth with the global mandate for sustainable development.”
Now in its 5th year, the 2026 summit offers a unique ecosystem for vendors, producers, and suppliers to align their environmental commitments with business performance. The event will feature a mix of keynote addresses, thematic dialogues, and policy exchanges involving the petroleum industry, finance sectors, and regulatory agencies.
Sahara Group’s roadmap; focused on a cleaner energy mix, operational efficiency, and nature-based solutions, serves as a primary case study for the transition, with significant investments in natural gas and large-scale reforestation across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
The conference will feature a specialized sub-theme: "Addressing Finance Challenges, Investment Strategies, Operational Sustainability, and Climate Change Management."
Key stakeholders, including government regulators, oil and gas majors, financial institutions, and manufacturers, will interrogate:
The Energy Transition Plan (ETP): Bridging the gap between policy and execution.
Technological Innovation: The role of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS), low-carbon hydrogen, and digital twins in reducing flaring.
The Financing Deficit: Strategies to attract green investment into Nigeria’s industrial sectors.
Speaking on the upcoming summit, the Convener and Publisher of Oriental News Nigeria, Mrs. Yemisi Izuora, mnipr, emphasized the platform's role as a catalyst for growth:
“Every year, Oriental News Nigeria creates a bridge for critical stakeholders to harmonize regulatory issues with investment opportunities. Our goal is to support initiatives that balance Nigeria's economic growth with the global mandate for sustainable development.”
Now in its 5th year, the 2026 summit offers a unique ecosystem for vendors, producers, and suppliers to align their environmental commitments with business performance. The event will feature a mix of keynote addresses, thematic dialogues, and policy exchanges involving the petroleum industry, finance sectors, and regulatory agencies.
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