The Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria (HBSAN) is set to convene some of Nigeria’s leading energy, business, financial and policy experts at its flagship HBSAN Energy Conference, scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

With the theme, “One Energy System: Integrating Oil, Gas, and Power for National Transformation,” the conference will provide a high-level platform for examining one of Nigeria’s longstanding economic challenges—the fragmentation of the country’s energy value chain.

Senior government officials, regulators, chief executives, investors, financiers and industry experts are expected to deliberate on how Nigeria can transition from largely disconnected approaches to oil, gas and electricity development towards a more coordinated, interconnected and investment-driven energy system capable of supporting sustainable economic growth.

At the core of the conference is the proposition that Nigeria’s vast energy resources can generate greater economic value when oil, gas and power are developed and operated as complementary components of a unified energy ecosystem.

HBSAN said the conference will move beyond conventional industry discussions to address critical issues including governance, policy alignment, regulatory convergence, infrastructure development, access to capital and operational efficiency—all of which are central to attracting investment, strengthening energy security and improving economic productivity.

A major outcome of the conference is expected to be an actionable white paper containing recommendations aimed at helping government and industry stakeholders translate the deliberations into practical policy, investment and institutional initiatives.

The event will be formally opened by the President of HBSAN, Mr. Collins Onuegbu, while Engr. Adeleye Falade, FNSE, Managing Director of NLNG, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address titled: “From Resource to Prosperity: Unlocking National Growth through Integrated Energy Systems – Oil, Gas and Power: The African Perspective.”

The keynote is expected to set the tone for discussions on how Africa can convert its abundant energy resources into broader economic prosperity through integrated planning, infrastructure development and strategic investment.

One of the conference’s major sessions, “Governance, Policy, and Regulatory Convergence,” will examine the institutional and regulatory architecture required to build a more coordinated and efficient Nigerian energy market.

The session will be moderated by Mr. Adedotun Sulaiman, Chairman, Board of Trustees, HBSAN, with contributions expected from Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive Officer, NUPRC; Hon. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, Minister of Power; Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas); Mr. Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Limited; Engr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, ACE, NMDPRA; and Mr. Osa Igiehon, Managing Director, Heirs Energies.

The session will examine the need for stronger coordination across the oil, gas and power sectors, particularly in addressing regulatory uncertainty, institutional overlaps, infrastructure constraints and other factors that influence investment decisions and market efficiency.

Another critical session, “Infrastructure and Finance,” will focus on the financing challenges confronting Nigeria’s energy infrastructure and the mechanisms required to unlock large-scale investment.

The session will be led by Prof. Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Harvard Professor and HBSAN Board of Trustees member, and will examine strategies for developing bankable projects, mobilising domestic and international capital, strengthening investor confidence and creating the financial conditions necessary to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit.