“ENERGY TIMES AWARD 2026: HONOURING NIGERIA’S ENERGY LEADERS”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE ENERGY TIMES Award is set to recognize outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector on April 17, 2026, at Radisson Blu, Lagos.
Key Awardees:
– Adebayo Adelabu: Special Guest of Honour, Minister of Power
– Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya : Energy Governor of the Year, Gombe State Governor
– Tony Attah : CEO of the Year, ExxonMobil
– Akinwole Omoboriowo II : Man of the Year (Africa), Chairman of Genesis Energy
– Dr. Joy Ogaji: Amazon of the Nigerian Power Sector Award
– PANA Holdings: Local Content Company of the Year
– MOMAS Group: Innovative Technology Leadership
– Egbin Power Limited: Electricity Company of the Year
Other recipients of Excellence Awards include Engr. Aliyu Abubakar, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager, Corporate Communications, NCMDB, and Mr. Kennie Obateru, former Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, NNPC Limited
Other notable awardees include Dr. Diran Fawibe, Engr. Kola Balogun, and Biodun Ogunleye, among others.
Award Categories:
– Power Sector Expert Award
– CEO of the Year (Power Sector)
– Energy Company CSR Excellence Award
– Outstanding Oil & Gas Personality of the Year
– Strategic Energy Investor of the Year
Energy Company CSR Excellence Award – Seplat Energy Plc.
.Outstanding Oil & Gas Personality of the Year – Mr. Osayande Igiehon, CEO, Heirs Energies.
.Strategic Energy Investor of the Year – Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, Sifax Group.
Union Leader of the Year – Comrade Williams Akporeha, President, NUPENG.
Power Sector Personality of the Year- Engr. Jennifer Adighije, MD/CEO, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).
.Government Agency of the Year-National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), .NIPCO Gas as recipient of Gas Infrastructure Leadership Award 2025 in recognition of its outstanding achievement in gas infrastructure development, among others distinguished recipients.
The awardees were selected for their outstanding contributions to the energy sector and positive impact on Nigeria’s economy and citizens.
According to a statement signed by the newspaper’s Editorial Board Chairman, Alhaji Yakubu Lawal, a team of industry experts was constituted as a body of advisers to strengthen the content and credibility of the award.
Lawal explained that the 2026 edition of the ENERGY TIMES Award is designed to appreciate and recognise individuals and organisations whose work continues to transform the energy landscape and improve lives across the country.
ENERGY TIMES started as a weekly newspaper and is now a bi-weekly publication based in Lagos, the nation’s commercial hub.
It was established in March 2017 to fill the gap in in-depth energy news analysis and reportage in Nigeria.With a current subscriber base of 1,825 across Nigeria and internationally, ENERGY TIMES operates offices in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
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