NAPE in the News: Featured on Page 17 of the Daily Independent Newspaper | Tuesday, 30 June 2026

We are pleased to inform you that NAPE has been prominently featured on Page 17 of the Daily Independent Newspaper (Tuesday, 30 June 2026 edition).

The feature is an exclusive interview with our President, Mrs. Cecilia Olajumoke Ajayi, FNAPE, titled:

*"Nigeria Must Prioritize Gas, Protect Oil To Secure Its Energy Future – NAPE President."*

In the interview, Mrs. Ajayi shares NAPE's perspectives on critical issues shaping Nigeria's energy landscape, including:

* The need for Nigeria to strategically prioritize gas development while sustaining oil production to ensure long-term energy security.

* The importance of unlocking more reserves through appraisal drilling, redevelopment of mature fields, enhanced recovery technologies, and improved commercialization of existing discoveries.

* The role of technology, innovation, and local technical capacity in driving exploration and production efficiency.

* Key challenges affecting reserve growth, including investment, policy, regulatory certainty, and execution capacity.

* The significance of the upcoming *NAPE Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE)* as a platform for collaboration, innovation, investment, and advancing Nigeria's energy future.

This publication further reinforces NAPE's commitment to providing thought leadership and influencing conversations that shape the future of Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

We encourage all members to read and share the feature within your professional networks as we continue to amplify NAPE's voice and contributions to the industry.

For details of the Interview, Click Here.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our Association.