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Senator Osita Ngwu
Senator Osita Ngwu has had a career that spans over 15 years in the oil and gas industry where he rose from a Trainee Engineer to the Executive Director. In 2018 he decided to enter the sphere of politics and five years later won a seat in the Enugu West Senatorial District. He now holds the position as the Chief Minority Whip and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals.
Dr Victor Okezie Ikpeazu
Dr Victor Okezie Ikpeazu was the Executive Governor Of Abia State in South East Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 as a member of the People’s Democratic Party. Prior to his political career, he headed the Biochemistry department at Enugu State University of Science and Technology and served as a lecturer for multiple educational institutions.
Dr Ugochukwu Chime
Dr Ugochukwu Chime is the Group Managing Director of the COPEN and oversees the actualization of the strategic vision of the group. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors with more than 43 years industry experience including serving as the Chairman of Enugu Housing Development Corporation, REDAN Capital, and multiple other companies.
Paul A. Iji
Paul A. Iji is a Professor of Animal Science and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at the Fiji National University (FNU), Suva, Fiji. He has been involved in research and tertiary education since 1987, working first in Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, and Fiji. His main area of research is commercial poultry science, with a specialisation in gastrointestinal physiology.
Dr. Kingsley Uzoma
Dr. Kingsley Uzoma is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness, Consultant to PICTT, and Good Agronomic Practices Lead for PACE, where he contributes to major agricultural programs and crafts vital guidelines for crop production. His international experience spans postdoctoral research in Canada, fellowships in the UK, and consultancy roles that highlight his global impact. His previous academic positions include Head of the Soil Science Department at Michael Okpara University (2015-2017) and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen (2019).
Mr. Olusegun Olatunji
Mr. Olusegun Olatunji is a seasoned energy industry professional with 20 years of experience, known for his visionary leadership and commitment to value creation and business improvement. He has a background in business development and investment, with notable achievements such as managing the acquisition of a significant oil and gas field in the Niger Delta and holding stakes in an offshore field.
HE Mrs Mercy Clement
HE Mrs Mercy Clement is serving as the Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to the Commonwealth of Australia and was Chief of Protocol to the former First Lady of Nigeria. Her expertise in diplomatic negotiation and strategic planning, has been honed through roles at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), World Bank, and ECOWAS. Mrs. Clement is a high achiever and exemplar who is committed to promoting fair and transparent processes in global relations.