Kola Adesina, managing director of Sahara Group, will headline the 2026 Oriental News national conference focused on decarbonisation in Nigeria’s extractive industry.
The conference, organised by Oriental News Nigeria, is scheduled to hold on July 23, 2026, in Lagos.
The theme of the summit is “Carbon Capture: Accelerating Decarbonization Initiatives in Nigeria’s Extractive Industry Through Broad Regulatory Reforms”.
According to the organisers, the conference is timely as the national assembly works toward passing the national decarbonisation bill to provide a comprehensive legal framework for climate action, building on the existing Climate Change Act 2021.
The organisers also said the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has rolled out a decarbonisation blueprint and handbook for the upstream sector.
“Kola Adesina, former Chairman of Egbin Power Plc and current Board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, will lead the conversation. He is expected to share deep insights into the impact of fossil fuel emissions and spotlight Sahara Group’s ongoing decarbonisation efforts,” the statement said.
“The company is implementing a robust three-pronged net-zero strategy targeting 2060, centred on a cleaner energy mix, operational efficiency, and nature-based solutions.
“Sub-Theme: Addressing Finance Challenges, Investment Strategies, Operational Sustainability, and Climate Change Management.”
The summit is expected to bring together government officials, regulators, oil and gas operators, manufacturers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s energy transition plan (ETP).
The organisers said the discussions will focus on renewable energy expansion, gas flaring reduction, cleaner industrial processes, and regulatory, and legislative developments in the energy sector.
Speaking on the conference, Yemisi Izuora, convener and publisher of Oriental News Nigeria, said the platform was created to encourage engagement among stakeholders in the energy, finance, and industrial sectors.
“Our goal is to support both private and public sector initiatives that drive economic growth and sustainable development,” Izuora said.
Oriental News said the summit will facilitate the exchange of ideas on viable decarbonisation solutions, showcase real-world case studies, and explore innovative tools such as digital technologies, low-carbon hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and alternative fuels.
