Nigeria’s energy transformation has been hinged on regulatory collaboration, according to Mr. Tunji Oyebanji, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week.

Oyebanji made this assertion at a media parley discussing the upcoming OTL 2025, which is scheduled to hold in Lagos.

Oyebanji provided details about the focus and scope of the event, stating: “OTL 2025 will feature high-level engagement on regulatory collaboration, including ministerial and regulatory panels involving five West African countries.”

He added that the week-long event would be a platform for deep market insights: “More than 60 speakers will, across 10 strategic sessions, provide insight into market trends, innovations, opportunities and targets, with anchor themes focused on strategic investment, finance, technology and corporate realignment.”

The Chairman also highlighted the event’s role as a business and innovation showcase, noting: “As the continent’s premier showcase platform for downstream energy, delegates and visitors are expected to experience a showcase of innovations, services and technology at the OTL Trade Exhibition, with leading industry brands on hand to engage with the market.”

He explained that focus areas for the energy week include oil refining, Petroleum products trading, shipping, tank storage, logistics, marketing and retail, in addition to LPG, lubricants, petrochemicals, power, financial services and policy.

Oyebanji added that the event is designed to offer robust engagement and networking opportunities: “The week has also been curated to offer memorable visits to production hubs, including Dangote Refinery complex. Other exciting highlights include a range of networking sessions, receptions and social events that promise to give international and local visitors an unforgettable experience of Lagos.”