As Namibia cements its position as Africa’s next major oil frontier, Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer Osa Igiehon will headline the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference 2025, offering insights on building world-class African energy companies.

Scheduled for August 14, Igiehon will lead the session “The Making of an African Independent”, drawing from Heirs Energies’ transformation of Nigeria’s OML 17 into one of West Africa’s most successful indigenous-operated oil and gas assets. The event will feature a fireside chat with Dr Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, followed by a panel of industry leaders addressing how African independents can compete with global majors, scale sustainably, and leverage local expertise.

“We’re proving that African companies don’t just participate in the global energy market – we lead it,” Igiehon said, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community development.

Heirs Energies, led by Group Chairman Tony Elumelu CFR, operates on the Africapitalism philosophy, which promotes African private enterprise as a driver of economic transformation. As Namibia’s Orange Basin draws billions in foreign investment, the discussion will focus on how quickly African firms can expand to match global competition.

With its track record in indigenous energy leadership, Heirs Energies is positioning itself to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s energy future.