Ibiyemi, who founded the Nigerian NewsDirect newspaper in 2009, is a well-respected energy economist, media entrepreneur and philanthropist.
He made his mark in the oil and gas industry, distinguishing himself by churning out quality reports.
His expertise and commitment to development earned him membership in various committees and organisations such as the Nigeria Gas Association (NGA), and the technical drafting committee of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) amongst others.
In a letter addressed to the family, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Solewant Group, Solomon Ewanehi, noted that the company has deemed it worthy of Ibiyemi to be recognised for his invaluable contributions to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
“The Late Ibiyemi is sorely missed. He was a champion of local content and supported many companies like ours when little or nobody was paying attention to us,” he said.
Ibiyemi will be honoured at the Annual Energy Summit hosted by Solewant Group on November 29, 2024, at the company’s Industrial Park in Port Harcourt.
Themed ‘Pioneering Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa’, the event is expected to draw a diverse audience, including key figures from the Presidency, National Assembly and energy industry.
