Governments and Regulators

AOW is the meeting place for ministers, government officials and regulators across the continent.

Our VIP Programme AOW: 50 and our National Showcases attract key African decision makers every year to promote investments within Africa’s fastest-growing energy markets.

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Why attend AOW?

Meet investors committed to your country's future

AOW offers a premium and international stage for government officials to showcase the potential of their energy markets for investments. From promoting upstream data to showcasing investment opportunities across the value-chain, AOW is where you meet credible investors committed to the future of your country.

Take the stage and share your policies

Amidst rapidly changing regulatory environments, AOW gives you the opportunity to communicate your efforts and policies to attract investments, along with promoting your latest energy sector development plans (energy transition plans, gas master plans etc).

Build long-lasting public-private partnerships

As African countries seek to raise more capital for their energy sector, AOW is where you meet private investors dedicated to building long-lasting public-private partnerships (PPPs) to expand your energy infrastructure.

Ministers who have attended AOW

H.E. Paul Shipokosa Mashatile

Deputy President

Republic of South Africa

Abdulkadir Aden Mohamud

CEO and Chairman

The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA)

Alcides Andrade

Director Negotiation

ANPG

Fatoumata Sanogo

Managing Director

PETROCI Holding

Frederic Arsène Boissy

Head of Promotion Department

PETRONSEN E&P

Gbenga Olu Komolafe

Chief Executive

NUPRC

Hon. Abdelkerim Mahamat Abdelkerim

Minister of Mines and Geology, Ministry of Mines and Geology

Republic of Chad

Hon. Abdoulie Jobe

Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Republic of the Gambia

Hon. Amb Ombeni Sefue

Chairman

TPDC

Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer

Deputy Minister for Energy, Ministry of Energy

Republic of Ghana

Hon. Hotna Cufuk Na Doha

Minister of Natural Resources

Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Hon. Lefoko Moagi

Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Republic of Botswana

Hon. Marcel Abeke

Minister of Oil

Republic of Gabon

Jerreh Barrow

Director General

Petroleum Commission, The Gambia

Mohamed Mansare

Director Upstream

SONAP

Mohammed Zine

Director of Promotion and Hydrocarbon Asset Management

ONHYM

Mr. Chiza Charles Newton Chiumya

Acting Director, Commission for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals

African Union

Mr. Macaire Batchi

Chief of Staff - Representing Min Itoua, Ministry of Hydrocarbons

Republic of the Congo

Mr. Malick Cissokho

Head of Upstream Office, Ministry of Petroleum & Energy

Republic of Senegal

Ms. Ayanda Noah

Group Chairperson

CEF

Ms. Olu Verheijen

Special Adviser on Energy to the President, The Presidency

Federal Repubic of Nigeria

Richard Addo Darko

Director, Resource Management

Ghana Petroleum Commission

Shigela Malosha

Director of Contracting and Licensing

Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA)

Victoria Sibeya

Executive: Upstream Exploration

Namcor

South African Deputy President, His Excellency, Paul Shipokosa Mashatile

“Events like AOW advocate for Africa to expand its energy sector.”

Testimonials

"An event like AOW is critical for us. It gives us a platform where all our stakeholders are in one room and with that we are able to promote and convey our message as a country.”

Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia

"It's been great to engage with investors, indigenous operators and international companies that are operating in Nigeria.”

Olu Verheijen, Special Advisor to the President of Nigeria on Energy

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AOW: 50

As part of our Governments & VIP programme, AOW: 50 provides an intimate platform that generates ideas and discuss policies that will result in actionable and progressive outcome for African nations. AOW 50 gives you a platform to influence and problem solve with African government and energy executives across the globe through a closed door, roundtable discussion under ‘Chatham House Rules’.

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VIP Lounge

AOW has a premium and exclusive VIP Lounge at CTICC 2, reserved for government officials and VIP members. The VIP Lounge provides a prestigious setting at the heart of AOW where government officials and executives can meet and exchange in a private setting away from the crowd. Contact the Government Relations team for further information on AOW:50 Ministerial & VIP Programme.

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