Platforms Africa’s Adeola Yusuf Underscores Strategic Communication For Nigeria, Africa’s Energy Future At NIES 2026‎‎

‎By Chioma Obinagwam
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‎The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) has named Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, Ph.D, one of the leaders from the industry rallied for the 9th International Energy Summit to examine and drive the narrative on how human capital, leadership, and strategic communication affect Nigeria’s and Africa’s Energy transformation.
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‎Confiance News gathered that the summit brings together global leaders and policymakers under the theme “Energy for Peace and Prosperity: Securing Our Shared Future.”
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‎NIES in an official document signed by organiser, Mr. Kunle Odusola-Stevenson, which detailed the invitation, showed that the Energy communication researcher; would be on a panel session themed꞉ “Talent, Leadership & Narrative for Nigeria and Africa’s 2050 Energy Goals.”
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‎Having the Executive Seretary, Petroleum Trust and Development Fund (PTDF), Ahmed Galadima Aminu, as lead speaker, the panel would also feature Engr. Dr. Samuel Erhigare Onoji, Principal/CE, PI; Ms. Sophia Mbakwe, Executive President, Busines Services, NNPC; and Engr. Yetunde Aladeltan, Ph.D, National Chairman, NPetE / Asocate Professor, University af Abuja as panelists.
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‎Other panelists and speakers at the plenary session to be moderated by Communications Manager, Chevron, Dr. Victor Anyaegbudike, are Ms. Tolu Olanrewaju, Senior Advisor, Upstream Commercial & Business Development, Chevron Nigeria/Mid Afica;
‎Ms. Joy Osomiambe-0, Regional Manager Africa, World Energy Council;
‎Engr. (Dr) Amina Danmadami, Senior Manager NMDPRA; and Mrs. Tolulope Longe, President, Women in Energy, 0l and Gas (WEOG).
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‎This plenary, NIES said; “unites leaders from industry, government, academia, media, and civil society to examine how human capital, leadership, and strategic communication will drive Nigeria’s and Africa’s energy transformation.
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‎”The session will explore future skills and workforce needs across hydrocarbons, renewables, power, and critical minerals, with a focus on youth development, STEM competencies, women’s leadership, and inclusive talent pipelines.”
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‎Yusuf, an award-winning development journalist over two decades “will highlight the role of energy communications, media, and ESG storytelling in attracting investment, strengthening stakeholder trust, and projecting a
‎cohesive African energy narrative,” NIES said.
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‎Discussions, it continued, “will emphasise collaboration between industry, government, academia, and the media to build a future-ready
‎workforce and position Africa as a credible, competitive, and investable energy destination.”
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