Sahara Group has called for deliberate and innovative human capital strategies to reposition Africa’s energy sector for sustainable growth and competitiveness amid shifting global energy dynamics and security concerns, even as the Federal Government hailed Schneider for its contributions toward repositioning Nigeria’s power sector

Speaking at the 2025 Yearly International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in Lagos, the Group Head of Human Resources at Sahara Group, Emilomo Arorote, said the future of Africa’s energy lay in the competence, curiosity, and courage of its professionals to challenge conventions and drive transformation.

Arorote, who spoke on the theme “Revitalising the Nigerian Petroleum Exploration and Production Strategies for Energy Security and Sustainable Development,” emphasised that innovation in the energy industry would begin with people, not systems, stressing that the Sahara Group remained committed to driving transformative human capital development as a cornerstone of Africa’s energy sustainability agenda.

While commending Schneider Electric for its contributions at the Innovation Day Nigeria 2025, organised by the company, in Lagos, the Federal Government noted that the company had made contributions toward repositioning Nigeria’s power sector, stressing that the firm has shown leadership in advancing energy efficiency, digital automation, and sustainable solutions across industries.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the commendation while speaking on the theme of the event, “Competitive Advantage Through Automation and Sustainability.”

Represented by his Chief Technical Advisor, Adebayo Olowoniyi, the minister said: “I commend Schneider Electric for its long-standing partnership in Nigeria’s power sector. Over the years, Schneider has shown leadership in advancing energy efficiency, digital automation, and sustainable solutions across industries.”