Energy companies in Nigeria have been urged to increase the appointment of women to top leadership positions as part of efforts to promote inclusion in the sector.
The call was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, during activities marking International Women’s Day 2026.
She noted that the energy sector has historically been dominated by men but is now witnessing increased participation of women in leadership roles.
Joe-Ezigbo said the industry should deepen its commitment to appointing women, particularly across the gas value chain.
She highlighted the growing number of female chief executives and managing directors in Nigeria’s energy sector, describing it as a shift in leadership structure.
She also referenced several female leaders in the sector, including:
- Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy
- Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
- Folake Soetan, Managing Director of Ikeja Electric
- Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company
- Wola Joseph-Condotti, Interim CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Company
- Elozino Olaniyan, Chief Executive of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company
- Catherine Uju Ifejika of Brittania-U Nigeria Limited
Joe-Ezigbo described the appointments of women into leadership roles as a significant development in the sector.
She stated that increasing the number of women in leadership positions would strengthen representation and contribute to ongoing changes within the industry.
