
Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort • Akwa Ibom, Nigeria • 25-27 April 2012
Powering Africa: Latest confirmed attendees
· Mr Gbite Falade, Executive Director Oando Gas and Power
· Chibundu Edozie, Group Deputy Managing Director, BGL Group
· H.E. Dr Godswill Akpabio, Governor of Akwa Ibom
· Mrs Agatha Nnaji Managing Director, Geometric Power
· H.E. Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, Delta state Governor
· Dr Sam Amadi from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
· Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo from the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)
· Engr. Imo Ekpo, VP at International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD)
· Engr. Johnson Oguntola at the United Nations Commission for Africa (UNECA)
· Phindile Nzinande, CEO of National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
· Gareth Wilcox, Managing Director at Ibom Power Company
· Anthony Sykes VP at SMBC
· Ayuli Jemide, Lead Partner at Detail Solicitors
· Ben Van Gils, Global Head of Power and Utilities, Ernst & Young
From 25-27 April 2012, the Powering Africa series will host the following executive dialogues which will take place in two streams:
Powering Africa: the Captive Power and Co-generation Options (PA:CO)
PA:CO is West Africa's premier meeting place for the discussion of financing cogneration projects and examining the role of captive power and IPPs in Africa.
Powering Africa: the Hydropower Options (PA:HO)
PA:HO will explore the key issues relating to small and large hydropower projects in Africa, examining the incentives for investment and the future potential of hydroelectric power.
Why attend?
Active, not passive
Be part of an interactive debate where everyone has their say
Meet the decision-makers
Share experiences and explore solutions with Government officials, utilities and energy agencies
Relaxed environment
An intimate setting provides the best opportunity for businesses to connect and relationships to flourish
Unique location
A contemporary and exclusive venue, Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort is the height of sophisticated luxury.
Who will attend
Government officials, national utiltiities, regulators and CEOs will contribute to the discussions on how to improve the reliability of power supplies. Meet and do business with the key stakeholders at the centre of the debates at this high-level, executive retreat for industry insiders.
Although the dialogues will run in parallel, there will be the opportunity to attend elements of both meetings. Meet and do business with senior-level executives in an environment designed to stimulate discussion and fuel debate.
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