Seplat Energy hosts second annual Energy Summit

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Seplat Energy PLC

07 October 2021

Seplat Energy Plc

Seplat Energy hosts its second annual Energy Summit:

"Global Trends in Energy Transition - the Africa Perspective"

Lagos and London - 07 October 2021: Seplat Energy Plc ("Seplat Energy" or the "Company"), a leading Nigerian energy company dual-listed on the Nigerian Exchange and London Stock Exchange, is pleased to announce that it will today be hosting its second annual Seplat Energy Summit at 9.00am Lagos time.

Today's Summit will examine how to tackle Africa's electricity deficit against the background of the challenge of Climate Change. As Africa's largest economy, Nigeria will play a crucial role in leading the continent's energy transition and improving access to energy will be essential to the country's economic growth.

Attendees at the Summit will hear from world renowned speakers including Daniel Yergin, the Pulitzer Prize winning author and energy commentator. Dr. Yergin will discuss his new book: 'The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations.'

The Summit will also hear from Damilola Ogunbiyi, a leading Nigerian sustainable energy advocate, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. Ms Ogunbiyi will present on the theme of: 'Balancing Sustainability Revolution with Energy Poverty Lessons from around the World.'

Additionally, the Summit will hear opening remarks from the Special Guest of Honour, H.E. Prof Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Seplat Energy is also pleased to welcome The Honourable Minister of State Petroleum Resources (HMSPR) HE Chief Timipre Sylva and Mallam Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation who will be sharing their thoughts and expertise on the African energy sector.

Full details of the Summit agenda can we found here: http://seplatenergysummit.16mb.com/

Attendance is strictly by invitation only; however, to view the event online register via: Seplat Energy Summit 2021 Email Invitation

Enquiries:

Seplat Energy Plc

Chioma Nwachuku, Director, External Affairs and Communications

Carl Franklin, Head of Investor Relations

+234 (01) 277 0400

FTI Consulting

Ben Brewerton / Christopher Laing

+44 (0) 203 727 1000

[email protected]

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Date	7 Oct 2021
Time	07:00:09
Category	Miscellaneous
ID	3278O

Date	7 Oct 2021
Time	07:00:09
Category	Miscellaneous
ID	3278O

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Seplat Energy hosts second annual Energy Summit