“Investing in energy journalists’ capacity key to strengthening Nigeria’s energy ecosystem”- Bethel, Sahara Group

Oredola Adeola

Sahara Group, in collaboration with the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), has announced its “Making A Difference: Workshop” aimed at Championing Excellence and Sustainability in Energy Reporting

Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, and Ugo Amadi, Chairman of NAEC, confirmed this in a joint statement released on Monday.

Tagged “#M.A.DwithNAEC Workshop”, the annual initiative is designed to support energy reporters to hone both their journalistic craft to effectively drive Nigeria’s energy sector reforms and the global energy transition.

Advisors Reports gathered that the initiative forms part of activities lined up ahead of the Annual NAEC Energy Conference 2025, scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

The pre-conference workshop will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Joygate Hotel, Airport Road, Ajao Estate Gate, Lagos.

Speaking on the initiative, Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications, Sahara Group, said:“At Sahara, we believe accurate, responsible, and insightful reporting has the power to shape perception, attract investment, and promote transparency in the energy sector.

#M.A.DWithNAEC reflects Sahara’s commitment to repositioning the nation’s energy sector for global competitiveness through exceptional reporting.”

He said, “Every headline, news story and analyses shapes perception.

“By investing in the capacity of energy journalists, we are strengthening the integrity of Nigeria’s energy ecosystem and ultimately, laying the foundation for seamless knowledge sharing and sustainability in energy reporting.”

Ugo Amadi, Chairman of NAEC, noted that the platform would further deepen the knowledge of energy correspondents to effectively play the critical roles of agenda-setting, gatekeeping, and newsgathering.

“As we plan to host our annual conference next week, we are delighted to work with Sahara Group to ensure the success of this laudable initiative.

“Continuous learning is a core value we uphold at NAEC, and we are committed to expanding our perspectives to foster a culture of reporting that strengthens trust and promotes accountability,” Amadi said.

#M.A.DWithNAEC will feature sessions to be anchored by Obioma, Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric Plc; Olabode Sowunmi, Chief Executive Officer of Cabtree Ltd; and Dr. Vincent Nwanma, a member of the Daily Trust Editorial Board.

he Annual NAEC Energy Conference 2025 will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and journalists to discuss critical issues shaping Nigeria’s energy future.

The workshop will serve as a strategic prelude, ensuring correspondents are equipped to deliver impactful coverage of the conference and beyond.