Seplat Energy Plc, Seplat Energy PLC, leading Nigerian independent energy company, has trained 50 journalists covering the Capital Market, Judiciary, Finance and Business on Media Entrepreneurship.
The training, which took place on June 25 and 26, 2025 in Lagos was organized by the company in conjunction with ELOH Consulting Limited, across print, online and electronic media platforms.
The programme equipped participants with essential business acumen and skills to thrive as entrepreneurs and future business leaders. The training helped participants deepen their understanding of strategic business principles, enhanced their management and leadership capabilities, and empowered them to build sustainable businesses that deliver impactful results.
In her keynote address, Director, External Affairs & Social Performance, Seplat Energy, Mrs. Chioma Afe, who was represented by the Manager, Corporate Communications, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Stanley Opara, said, apart from developing participants’ leadership and management skills, enabling them to create sustainable businesses and take on greater responsibilities in the evolving business landscape, the initiative also aims to nurture a new generation of media professionals who can drive enterprises and achieve significant business results.
Additionally, the programme fostered interaction between journalists and key anti-corruption and security agency stakeholders to broaden understanding of governance and operational frameworks.
The training featured a stellar lineup of facilitators and guest speakers including: Professor Pat Utomi: A renowned academic and thought leader delivered a session titled “Can Managers or Professionals (like Journalists) Make Good Entrepreneurs?” He explored the transition from professional roles to entrepreneurial success; Dr. Solomon Avbioroko: Former director at Coca-Cola International and a lecturer at the Lagos Business School shared insights on business management and entrepreneurship; and Mr. Olu Onakoya, a former Managing Director of Mobil Nigeria, provided valuable leadership and corporate governance perspectives.
Other facilitators include Nnamdi Uwaemelulam, who focused on Media Technology while Uloma Okoro, dwelt on “Developing a Business Model & Writing Winning Business Plans”.
In addition to business experts, the programme hosted key figures from Nigeria’s anti-corruption and security agencies. This segment was intended to foster critical dialogue on security and governance challenges in Nigeria.