Namibia is gearing up to make its mark at the upcoming 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, Nigeria from 26 February to 1 March 2024. Led by the Minister of Mines and Energy, Honourable Tom Alweendo and supported by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), a business delegation with interests in participating in the upstream oil and gas services sector will be representing Namibia’s interests at this esteemed event.

The NIES has established itself as a prominent platform for African nations to engage with the global energy community, leveraging on the successes of previous editions to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and investment opportunities. Namibia’s participation underscores its commitment to learning from Nigeria’s journey in energy development, particularly in unlocking local content creation and driving socio-economic growth.

A highlight of the summit will be the National Oil Companies (NOCs) Forum, which will bring together CEOs and key stakeholders from various African NOCs. Under the sub-theme “Sustainable Strategies for Energy Leadership: Navigating Security, Transition, and Finance in a Changing World,” this session is poised to shape the future of the energy sector across the continent.

On the sidelines of the summit, the NIPDB will host two key events:
NIES-Namibia B2B Forum 2024
Date: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Time: 14:00 – 19:00
Venue: Abuja (Location to be confirmed)

The Business-to-Business (B2B) networking event aims to foster collaborations between Nigerian and Namibian businesses. By providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and partnership building, the forum seeks to promote market access, investment opportunities and technological advancements between the two countries.

Discussions will also focus on Namibia’s energy ambitions and investment opportunities in exploration. Through interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into potential partnerships and avenues for growth.

Invest in Namibia Forum
Date: Thursday, 29 February 2024
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 pm
Venue: Abuja (Location to be confirmed)

This session will showcase Namibia as a premier investment destination across various economic sectors. Through presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, the forum will highlight key sectors of interest and facilitate connections between potential investors and Namibian entities.

For inquiries and attendance, please contact:
Mr. Hafeni Motsi
Senior Energy Investment Analysis
hafeni.motsi@nipdb.com
+264 (0) 81 144 1476

Mrs. Theresa Sipiho
Investment & Export Promotion Attaché (Sub-Sahara Africa)
theresa.sipiho@nipb.com
+27664843005