Lagos is set to host the most significant gathering of African energy leaders this December as the Mentor Match-up Challenge 7.0 (MMC 7.0) brings together industry giants to chart the continent's energy future.
Major Industry Players Converge in Lagos
The two-day event, scheduled for Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, 2025, will take place at the prestigious Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos. Daily sessions will commence at 8:00 AM, featuring comprehensive discussions on Africa's energy landscape.
Under the powerful theme "Building Bridges for Equitable Trade," MMC 7.0 recognizes that reliable energy infrastructure forms the essential foundation for industrial growth and cross-border commerce across Africa. The conference will specifically focus on how sustainable energy can drive Africa's ongoing industrial revolution.
Key Sponsors and Speakers Announced
Nepal Energies, a rapidly expanding Pan-African energy company operating in over six African countries, has been confirmed as the headline sponsor. They will be joined by other significant industry players including:
- African Energy Chamber
- Waltersmith
- Rainoil Limited
- Mainland Oil and Gas
These organizations represent crucial stakeholders in the downstream energy value chain and will lead critical dialogues around energy security, local content development, and infrastructure requirements necessary to support Africa's industrial transformation.
The speaker lineup features distinguished industry leaders including Abdulrazaq Isa OFR, Chairman of Waltersmith; Ngozi Ekeoma, GMD of Nepal Energies; Austin Avuru, Chairman of AA Holdings; and Gabriel Ogbechie OON, GMD of Rain Oil and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eterna Plc.
Cross-Sector Collaboration for Continental Development
Beyond energy sector experts, MMC 7.0 will also feature business leaders from finance, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and other critical sectors. This diverse participation underscores the event's holistic approach to mentorship and problem-solving.
The conference aims to foster a cross-pollination of ideas essential for addressing Africa's complex economic challenges. Central to these discussions will be the eradication of energy poverty and promotion of a just energy transition, both critical components for building Africa's industrial backbone.
As MMC 7.0 works to translate the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into actionable outcomes, access to reliable energy remains a primary concern for founders and entrepreneurs seeking to scale their operations across the continent.
The event promises to provide delegates with valuable insights into current energy dynamics and future projections that will drive increased indigenous participation in the sector while fueling broader industrial development across Africa.
