Heirs Energies CEO Osa Igiehon will headline the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference 2025, sharing insights on building successful African energy companies

Heirs Energies Namibia Oil Conference presence is set to be a highlight of the 2025 edition as CEO Osa Igiehon prepares to lead a powerful session titled “The Making of an African Independent” on August 14 in Windhoek.

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As Namibia rises as Africa’s new oil frontier, Igiehon will share hard-won lessons from Heirs Energies’ successful transformation of Nigeria’s OML 17 into a top-performing, indigenous-operated asset in West Africa.

The session will begin with a fireside chat between Igiehon and Dr. Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, followed by a panel featuring leading African and global energy experts.

“We’re proving that African companies don’t just participate in the global energy market – we lead it,” said Igiehon.

Heirs Energies has quickly emerged as one of Africa’s most influential indigenous energy companies, committed to environmental sustainability, innovation, and community development.

Its model is built on the Africapitalism philosophy championed by Group Chairman Tony Elumelu CFR, which places private African enterprise at the heart of the continent’s economic transformation.

The session will address key challenges facing African energy companies, including:

• Competing with global oil majors
• Building sustainable and scalable operations
• Leveraging local talent and expertise
• Aligning with international ESG and climate goals

Namibia’s Orange Basin has drawn billions of dollars in international interest, putting pressure on local firms to scale fast and compete.

The appearance of Heirs Energies at the conference signals Africa’s growing confidence in its own capacity to lead, not follow, in the energy sector.

“When you combine African innovation with world-class execution, you create something powerful,” Igiehon added.

Heirs Energies Limited is Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, committed to meeting Africa’s energy needs while aligning with global sustainability benchmarks.

Its operational philosophy centers on innovation, environmental responsibility, and long-term community impact.

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The company’s OML 17 asset in Nigeria is considered a model for independent African oil and gas development, drawing global attention for its successful turnaround and community-focused approach.