Lagos to host high-level dialogue on Nigeria’s Oil ,Gas reforms

By Abubakar Yunusa

Good Governance Africa (GGA), a research and advocacy organisation, will hold a high-level dialogue on 17 April in Lagos to discuss reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, aiming to foster good governance and sustainable development in Africa’s largest economy.

The event will feature the public presentation of a survey titled Investor Perceptions of Nigeria’s Regulatory and Policy Reforms in the Oil and Gas Sector.

The survey assesses investor sentiment on key reforms, including the Petroleum Industry Act and recent Presidential Executive Orders addressing fiscal incentives, local content, and streamlined regulatory approvals.

Dr Ola Bello, GGA-Nigeria’s Executive Director, said the survey highlights progress under President Bola Tinubu’s energy reform agenda while examining views from operators, investors, and professionals in finance, legal, regulatory, and consulting sectors.

“Our vision at GGA is to empower citizens and drive Africa’s economic success.This dialogue will identify barriers to investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and enhance performance and revenue generation,” Bello stated.

He added that the event aims to promote transparency in governance and strengthen corporate governance amid global economic challenges.

Bello stressed the need for improved economic diplomacy to unlock opportunities for Nigeria and other African nations through engagement with regulators, private sector players, and investors.

The dialogue will feature insights from experts, including Dr Bello, Dr Ogho Okiti of the Africa Business Convention, Dr Abimbola Agboluaje of WNT Capitas Advisory Services, Toyin Akinosho of Africa Oil and Gas Report, and Dr Ayodele Oni of Bloomfield LP.

 They will address key survey findings, propose deeper reforms, and outline pathways for the medium-term transformation of Nigeria’s hydrocarbon sector.