Managing Director of Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited, President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping & ICS Board Member, Nigeria. Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited
Founder & CEO.
Aminu Umar is the Founder and CEO of Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited, the leading transporter of clean petroleum products in West Africa, which handles 25% of Nigeria’s petroleum movement.
Under Aminu’s leadership, Sea Transport has grown from a brokerage firm in 2000 to owning vessels by 2008, providing competitive maritime services. He has been instrumental in supporting Nigeria’s maritime sector, developing policies, and fostering strong industry relationships with major international and local companies.
Aminu has held significant roles, including his current position as President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping(NCS) and his past position as President of the Nigeria Ship-Owners Association.
He also serves on various international and national maritime committees and owns interests in several companies, notably Integrated Shipping Company Nigeria Limited.
He holds a BSc in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri and is pursuing an MBA in Shipping and Logistics at Copenhagen Business School.
Omosede Imohe is Head of Climate Finance at the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), where she is responsible for the Bank’s climate finance function, including the development of funding partnerships and investment programmes that expand access to climate finance for Nigerian MSMEs.
She has 18 years of experience spanning investment banking, development finance, renewable energy and climate finance. Before joining DBN, she led distributed energy initiatives at RMI and Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc, advancing utility-led clean energy projects, mini-grids and embedded generation. She has also contributed to national and subnational initiatives supporting power-sector reform and Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
Omosede holds a master’s degree in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick and a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Westminster. She is a PRINCE2 Practitioner and a Global Fellow of RMI’s Energy Transition Academy.
Dr. Nenpomigyi Christopher Beka is the Director of the Inspection and Enforcement Department at the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). He previously served as the Acting Director of the Environmental Quality Control Department and, before that, as the NESREA State Coordinator for Plateau State.
Dr. Beka holds both a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Environmental Resource Planning, with a specialization in Groundwater Quality Management, from the University of Jos, where he also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Geology. He is a member of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on environmental issues both within and outside Nigeria.
With over 17 years of professional experience, Dr. Beka is a seasoned expert in environmental management, pollution control, compliance monitoring, and enforcement. He is also a published author, with articles appearing in both international and local academic journals.
itilola holds a Master in Water Resources Engineering and currently pursuing her doctorate degree in the same field, with over 20 years’ experience in utility management. She is the Head of Transformation and Strategy for the Lagos Water Corporation and doubles as the Business Development Expert.
She played a key role in the now-defunct collaboration between USAID and Lagos State Government, which facilitated the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the State and the then USAID. This partnership attracted approximately $40 million in funding to the Lagos Water Sanitation and Hygiene sector. She has been Integral to so many improvements with the Corporation. Other collaborations she has led includes the WaterAid, JICA and the French Development bank.
She had also been involved in the Engineering design of water supply and distribution systems and managed several water supply and distribution projects in the past, boosting water supply to many parts of Lagos Metropolis. She was the champion for the “Short Term Performance Improvement Program” implemented by 2ML under the world bank 2nd Urban Water Sector Reform Project, which led to turn around improvements in the corporation. Her office has since continued to sustain the project even after the departure of the consultant.
The project earned the Lagos Water Corporation the Recognition of Efforts to ensure Operational Sustainability for Africa’s Largest City Award at the Global Water Summit in Paris in April 2018. Engr. Titilola was personally recognized by the Global Water Leaders for her work when she was selected as the Next Generation Water Leader at the Global Water Summit 2019 in London. She is a Program Committee Member of IWA’s (International Water Association) World Water Congress and Exhibition. Titilola is a receipt of several international scholarships and awards.
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi is the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 24, 2023. A seasoned energy expert and policy strategist, Dr. Abdullahi combines academic distinction with hands-on experience in energy systems, regulation, and innovation. He is a key figure in shaping Nigeria’s energy future. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Manchester and served as a Research Associate and Teaching Assistant in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE), credentials that underscore his commitment to professional excellence and technical innovation. He completed a prestigious Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Manchester, UK, from 2021 to 2023. During this period, he conducted impactful research titled “Assessment of the Structural Integrity,” contributing valuable insights to the field. His work was recognized and supported by the Industry Collaboration Fund, UK, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge through industry-academia collaboration.
Dr. Abdullahi has over 14 years of experience in Nigeria’s energy sector, particularly within the oil and gas industry. He spent a significant part of his career at the Department of Petroleum Resources (now the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission – NUPRC), contributing to regulatory policy, energy systems management, and sustainability initiatives. His technical competence is further complemented by his role at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), where he engaged in research and development at the intersection of space and energy technology.
Dr. Olaide Monsor Aderoju is an Environmental Scientist and GIS Expert with deep expertise in space‑based environmental monitoring. As Assistant Director at NASRDA and Head of the Environment and Climate Change Division, he leads research and national programmes focused on climate change, disaster management, and sustainable development.
With a Ph.D. from the University of Porto and over 40 publications, Dr. Aderoju has collaborated with global bodies such as the World Bank, UNEP, UNFAO, and UNDP. His work spans waste‑to‑energy systems, climate‑smart agriculture, air quality assessment, carbon sequestration, and space‑enabled food security.
He is a member of WSSET and GEOSON, and contributes to national technical working groups on capital accounting and methane mapping. His research continues to shape environmental policy, resilience planning, and innovative applications of space science in Nigeria.
Prof Engr Oluremi S. Olutimo (PhD) is a highly accomplished technologist and academic leader with dual doctorates in Computer Engineering and Information Technology & Cybersecurity. Additionally, he has earned a masters’ degree in Computer Science and Communication Engineering, as well as in Information & Communication Technology. His academic background equips him with a profound understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of technology.
He serves as Managing Director of Exoche International Limited (Nigeria) and President/Rector of Highstone internanonal University, USA. A global advocate for innovation and sustainable development goals, he is President of United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNA-Nigeria), Grand Patron of the African Youth Forum International(Ghana), and National General Secretary of ITAN, and has been honored as a Distinguished Ambassador for Peace of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF). A Fellow of multiple professional bodies and recipient of prestigious honors including UN Ambassador of the Year and QAHE Excellence in Education Award 2024, recently receives Lifetime Achievement in Transformative Education & Institutional Innovation Award Thailand, Bangkok.
Prof. Olutimo is also a highly regarded speaker and has participated in many workshops and conferences both locally and internationally. He has served as a special guest speaker at various seminars, sharing his expertise and insights with peers and students alike. In his personal time, he enjoys reading and researching emerging technologies, continually seeking to expand his knowledge and contribute to advancements in his field.
Prof. Engr. Oluremi S. Olutimo(PhD) a registered member of Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA). He is widely respected for his thought leadership and humanitarian impact. Accomplished Technologist and Academic Leader.
Aisha is a global banking professional, wealth strategist, author, media personality and financial educator with over a decade of interna onal experience helping individuals, families and business owners build, protect and grow wealth. Her career spans five countries—the United Kingdom, Nigeria, South Africa, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia —where she has worked across business banking, private banking, investment management and financial strategy for leading interna onal financial ins tu ons including Barclays, FirstBank and Standard Chartered. Throughout her career, Aisha has advised high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, led high-performing teams delivering tailored financial solu ons, and built a reputa on for transla ng complex financial concepts into prac cal strategies that empower people to make confident financial decisions.
Her exper se spans wealth management, investment strategy, financial literacy, rela onship management and cross-border finance. In recogni on of her professional achievements, Aisha was named Private Banker of the Year at the 2024 FirstBank Annual Merit Awards (FAMA) and was recognised interna onally on Yahoo Finance’s HERoes Women Future Leaders Role Model List in 2021. She also serves on the Loughborough University Alumni Advisory Board, suppor ng ini a ves that strengthen engagement between the university and its global alumni community. Beyond her corporate career, Aisha is passionate about democra sing financial educa on.
She is the co-founder of The Hustle Table, a financial educa on pla orm helping young professionals navigate money, careers and wealth-building with confidence and clarity. She is also the co-founder of Coin IQ, a Saturday financial literacy school designed to teach children and teenagers prac cal money skills—from budge ng and saving to inves ng and longterm wealth crea on. Inspired by her experience working with affluent families, the ini a ve was created to help parents pass down not only wealth, but the financial knowledge needed to preserve it across genera ons. Building on this mission, Aisha is the author of Raising Money-Smart Children: A Prac cal Money Manual for African Parents of Children Aged 3–18, equipping parents with prac cal tools to raise financially confident children and build las ng genera onal wealth.
Dr. Umar Yakubu is a security and governance expert with over two decades of experience spanning national security, anti‑corruption enforcement, justice reform, and technology‑driven integrity systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Defence & Security Studies and has worked across government, civil society, and international institutions to modernize security governance, disrupt organized crime networks, and strengthen Nigeria’s financial‑crime enforcement architecture. His contributions include developing advanced OSINT‑based criminal intelligence tools, leading strategic border‑security research, and shaping national AML/CFT policies through high‑level roles such as the Presidential Committee on the Financial Action Task Force and the National Risk Assessment Secretariat.
He is also a pioneer in building digital accountability systems, creating platforms such as the Transparency & Integrity Index, Aletheia Procurement Integrity, OmniRecords, Specter, and Zero Chance—solutions that apply AI, big data, and compliance automation to reduce corruption and safeguard public resources. Internationally, Dr. Yakubu has served on the Board of the UNCAC Coalition, represented Nigeria at the UN General Assembly, and consulted for GIABA, UNODC, and the EU. Through leadership roles in organizations like Intelligensys & Strategies Ltd, CeFTPI, and the Counter Fraud Center, he continues to drive innovation in governance, risk analytics, and institutional integrity. He is a member of ACAMS, ACFE, and the Nigerian Economic Society, and remains an active voice in national security and public‑sector reform discourse.
Kenneth R. Akpan (Ph.D.) is an agricultural economist and the Climate Justice and Resilience Coordinator for Oxfam in Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience leading multi-partner development programs across West Africa, Kenneth is a leading expert in moving climate frameworks from paper to practice. At the national and sub-national levels, he has been at the forefront of policy reform, successfully driving the domestication of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act across multiple states to institutionalize dedicated state-level climate budgets.
Representing Oxfam’s commitment to community-led climate action, he specializes in building broad coalitions that bridge the gap between federal regulatory ministries, international donors, and rural smallholders—ensuring that climate finance, circular economy initiatives, and climate-smart agricultural policies actively protect and fund vulnerable communities on the ground.
Dr. Hyeladi Haruna is a distinguished entrepreneur, business strategist, venture capitalist, leadership expert, and personal development coach with an outstanding record of building businesses, developing leaders, and transforming lives across Africa and beyond. He is widely recognized for his expertise in business growth, wealth creation, leadership development, sales mastery, and strategic organizational transformation.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Yola (now Modibbo Adama University), a Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from American Management University, and both a Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration and Leadership from Gideon Robert University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (USA) (FCIML), a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (FCPA), and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (FICA). He is also an active member of several prestigious professional bodies.
A passionate educator and transformational speaker, Dr. Haruna has trained more than 130,000 individuals across four continents through conferences, executive seminars, workshops, and virtual learning platforms. Over 11,000 entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, government officials, clergy, and business leaders have benefited directly from his personal mentoring and coaching. His practical teaching style, combined with deep strategic insight, has made him one of the most sought-after speakers on entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, business development, and wealth creation.
He has served as a keynote speaker and resource person for numerous public and private institutions, including the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised organizations on business expansion, leadership development, and high-performance sales systems. Among his notable accomplishments is leading a strategic sales initiative that generated over US$5.3 million in revenue within the first 30 days of launch for an international organization by coordinating and mobilizing a high-performing network of more than 3,000 participants within two months.
Abba Abubakar Aliyu is the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), where he provides strategic leadership to advance Nigeria’s energy access; strengthening stakeholder coordination and accelerating the deployment of sustainable energy solutions for Nigerians. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Aliyu has emerged as a leading voice in Nigeria’s drive to close its electricity access gap through innovative financing, renewable energy deployment, strategic partnerships and market-oriented delivery models.
Under his leadership, REA continues to manage and expand a diverse portfolio of national electrification initiatives, including the ongoing implementation of the $750 million Distributed Access through Renewable Scale-up (DARES), while powering millions of unserved and underserved Nigerians and providing clean energy access for healthcare institutions, schools, markets and public institutions.
Fatima Umar Bayero is a young climate advocate who is passionate about inspiring children and youth to become active participants in addressing climate change and building a more sustainable future.
Her advocacy journey began at 11 years and since then, she has committed to lending her voice to raise awareness about environmental challenges and to encourage young people to understand that small meaningful actions can begin with simple, community driven initiatives. As part of this, Fatima is currently leading a voluntary ongoing tree planting campaign named Ecokid Zahra Tree Planting Campaign thereby encouraging encouraging people and communities to plant and care for trees as a practical way of contributing to climate action and environmental conservation.
She is particularly interested in the intersection of youth engagement, climate action, environmental sustainability, and the circular economy.
Amb Otto Canon, is a global multi-award-winning sustainability leader, speaker, and advocate committed to restoring our rapidly degrading environment and advancing sustainable practices across the world. As the Founder and Executive Director of CleanCyclers, and the founder of several sustainability-driven initiatives including The Global Sustainability Simmit, he has spent more than a decade mobilizing communities, organizations, governments, corporations, and policymakers around practical sustainability actions, from recycling and ecosystem restoration to sustainability education, advocacy, and policy reform.
A sought-after global speaker and sustainability thought leader, Otto has spoken at several international platforms, including programs connected to the World Economic Forum, UNGA, UNFCCC COP events, as well as numerous high-level global and public events. He has also convened and hosted several international side events, bringing together diverse voices and stakeholders to address pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Otto is the driving force and Convener behind the Global Sustainability Summit and Awards, held annually at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament at the Palace of Westminster. This prestigious gathering brings together global leaders, innovators, policymakers, and sustainability champions to recognize outstanding achievements, promote distinguished sustainability dialogue, and accelerate collective action toward a more environmentally conscious and sustainable future where people and planet thrive together. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), UK, a Director on several boards, and a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Waste Management Association of Nigeria (WAMASON), Recycling Association of Nigeria (RAN), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
Sarah Adekola is a trailblazing social innovator, a keynote speaker, and an international robotics engineer for complex healthcare surgical robots. She is a first class honors degree holder in biomedical sciences from the National university of Ireland, Galway. She is currently undergoing her MBA and DBA. She is the founder of Greenplace Healthcare, a prominent private ambulance and medical transportation company based in London, that supports patients transports and medical logistics. Sarah’s visionary leadership and commitment to providing top-notch healthcare services has positioned Greenplace Healthcare as a leading player in the industry, ensuring swift and efficient medical support. Beyond her role in healthcare, Sarah shares her expertise and insights at high profile conferences, summits, and across several media platforms inspiring audiences with her journey and experience.
Her engaging and informative presentations reflect her passion for education and advocacy, from the realm of healthcare, technology, or financial literacy, and it has earned her several awards and a significant online presence as a finance and wealth creation speaker with a staggering follower base of over 820,000 on social media where she is known as Millennial Wealth Sarah. In addition to her entrepreneurial strides in healthcare, Sarah is a distinguished international engineer specializing in the fields of robotic surgery and bronchoscopy. Her contributions have extended across the UK and EU, where she has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge programs that advances medical technology and enhance patient outcomes. She has supported hundreds of surgeons with professional guidance through complex robotics surgical procedures.
Donald Ikenna Ofoegbu is an economist, public policy analyst, and sustainable development expert. He has over 15 years of experience designing and managing donor-funded programs, policy initiatives, and socio-economic research across Nigeria and West Africa.Currently based in Abuja, he serves as the Program Manager for the Sustainable Nigeria Program at the Heinrich Böll Stiftung (a German Green Foundation).
Biography of Abdulmajeed Babatunde Abdulsalam
Abdulmajeed Babatunde Abdulsalam is a Nigerian mining professional, entrepreneur, and former banker with extensive experience spanning the financial services and solid minerals sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of Roehampton, United Kingdom. Abdulmajeed began his professional career in the banking industry, where he gained several years of valuable experience working with leading Nigerian financial institutions, including Standard Trust Bank, Zenith Bank, and Ecobank. His experience in banking provided him with a strong foundation in finance, business management, investment, and corporate strategy.
Driven by a longstanding interest in the solid minerals sector, he subsequently transitioned from banking to pursue opportunities in mining and mineral resources, where he has built extensive experience working within Nigeria’s evolving mining industry and across various African markets.
His professional interests and activities span a range of mineral resources, including gold, lithium, tin, lead, and rare earth minerals. He has developed experience across various aspects of the mining value chain, including mineral exploration, sourcing, trading, project development, and the broader commercial opportunities within the African mining sector. With his combined background in finance, business management, and mining, Abdulmajeed brings a multidisciplinary perspective to discussions around the development of Africa’s mineral resources.
He is particularly interested in the intersection between mining, economic development, environmental sustainability, and climate change, including the need for responsible mining practices that can support economic growth while addressing the environmental challenges associated with mineral extraction.
Abdulkareem Mojeed is a multiple award-winning Business and Environment investigative Journalist. He is a graduate of Botany and Ecological Studies from the University of Uyo, and has brought his science background to bear in Journalism. Abdulkareem has extensively reported on biodiversity conservation, climate change, agriculture, food security, oil and gas, energy, and power. He has covered major regional and global environmental events, including the African Climate Week, UN Conference of the Parties (COP) and plastics treaty negotiations held in Kenya, Egypt, Dubai, Azerbaijan, and Geneva, Switzerland, respectively.
His work has earned recognition locally and internationally, with participation in both local and global fellowships including the prestigious SEJ Diversity Fellowship (Philadelphia, USA) and the Y. Eva. Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship (Mongabay). He is a nature enthusiast. When he is not working, he enjoys travelling, reading, watching and playing soccer.
Ugochukwu Omeogu is a Workplace Attitude and Peak Performance Expert, a Premium Business Strategist and Mentor, whose mentoring and coaching experience and skills were developed in
JP Morgan Chase Bank in the United States, where he was the lead facilitator in Performance Management Review and Organizational Strategy.
Ugochukwu Omeogu has facilitated programs and trained for JP Morgan Chase Bank USA, Central Bank of Nigeria, American Embassy, Angel Foundation USA, Zenith bank Plc., Fidelity Bank Plc., Eco Bank Plc.,
Polaris Bank Plc., Bank of Industry Nigeria, IEI, Staco Insurance, ExxonMobil, NLNG, keystone
Bank Limited, i-Skills, Itex Integrated Software and Systems Ltd, Neimeth Pharmaceuticals Plc; TF Financial Services Ghana.
His Clientel base cuts across The United Kingdom, South Africa, Ghana, Malaysia, United States, Canada, amongst others who he helped in developing their Change Management and Leadership, structural re-engineering training and development of their Sales and Marketing Strategy. He also runs private Mentoring Programs for Businesses and Corporate Executives of Fortune 500 companies.
He is deep in his thought processes, passionate, dynamic, a continuous ardent learner and a Master of Wealth Creation Processes.
Chinwe Blessing is a broadcast journalist, corporate event anchor, and voice-over artist with over 10 years of experience in media across four Nigerian radio stations. She currently hosts Max Breakfast on Max 90.9 FM.
She is the Founder and Managing Director of BICA Signatures Ltd, a creative consultancy and communications coaching brand that has coached over 200 professionals in effective communication across various levels. BICA also runs The VoiceOver House studio brand.
Chinwe is known for her ability to command a room, engage an audience, and bring warmth and clarity to every stage she stands on. She is also an ambassador for the Yargote Foundation, advocating for the boy child, and a faith-rooted writer.
Aver The Host is not just an MC, she is a presence. An internationally recognised Event Host, Moderator, Presenter and Public Speaker, Aver has commanded stages ranging from corporate boardrooms to global platforms, including the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the 2025 & 2026 Afri-Caribbean Investment Summits, and The Body Shop’s West Africa flagship launch, among several other distinguished events.
Known as The International Host, she has a rare ability to read a room, command attention and make every moment feel effortless.
Whether she’s addressing executives, engaging thousands, moderating high-level conversations or igniting a celebration, Aver brings intelligence, personality and undeniable stage presence. She doesn’t just host moments. She owns them.
