Heirs Energies CEO to Share Blueprint for African Oil & Gas Leadership at Namibia Conference

As Namibia rises as Africa’s next oil and gas hotspot, Heirs Energies CEO Osa Igiehon will headline the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference 2025 on August 14, unveiling strategies to build world-class African energy companies.

In the keynote session, “The Making of an African Independent,” Igiehon will share lessons from transforming Nigeria’s OML 17 into one of West Africa’s most successful indigenous-operated assets. The session will feature a fireside chat with Dr. Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, followed by a panel of industry leaders tackling how African companies can compete with global majors, scale sustainably, and harness local expertise.

“We’re proving that African companies don’t just participate in the global energy market – we lead it,” Igiehon said. “When you combine African innovation with world-class execution, you create something powerful.”

Guided by the Africapitalism philosophy of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu CFR, Heirs Energies champions private sector leadership in driving Africa’s transformation. The company combines innovation, environmental responsibility, and community development, positioning itself to shape the continent’s energy future while meeting global sustainability goals.

As billions flow into Namibia’s Orange Basin, Heirs Energies’ story signals a new era of indigenous African leadership in oil and gas – one that blends local vision with global excellence.