Speakers

With over 22 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, Oghogho Effiom is a highly respected leader who has made a significant impact on the industry. As the domestic gas business opportunity manager for SPDC, Oghogho is responsible for integrating technical and commercial gas projects maturation to support Nigeria's gas utilization aspiration. She oversees the governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and budget alignment of the gas projects, ensuring gas is delivered to domestic markets in an efficient and effective manner.

Oghogho is also the regional director, Africa for Society of Petroleum Engineers and sitting on the SPE International Board, where she leverages her extensive technical expertise and leadership skills to shape the industry and drive innovation and growth. She has successfully managed offshore drilling operations, reserves estimation, field development, and execution in Nigeria and the United States, demonstrating her decision quality and analytical skills. Oghogho is a highly decorated professional with multiple awards recognizing her outstanding achievements in the industry, such as the 100 most influential women in the oil and gas industry in Africa, the international professional Grit award, the SPE Regional service award, and the woman in offshore and maritime award. Oghogho is a chartered director (C.Dir.) and a WIMBOARD fellow, reflecting her commitment to excellence and professional development. Oghogho's impressive background, technical expertise, and leadership abilities have cemented her status as a true industry leader and an inspiration to many aspiring professionals in the field.