Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit

About the Summit

The Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit is OES’s flagship annual gathering, bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, investors, and community leaders to accelerate economic empowerment and innovation across Ogoniland.
It serves as a platform for learning, collaboration, investment dialogue, and mentorship.

Current Edition

Theme
(To be announced per edition)

Date & Venue

December 26–27, 2025
Ken Saro-Wiwa Memorial Park, Ogoniland

Speakers

Industry leaders, professionals, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.

Registration

Open to approved participants via the official registration portal.

2025 SUMMIT

SPEAKERS

Learn from industry experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Chief Lesi Maol Keynote

Founder & Managing Director, Giolee Global Resources Ltd.

Respected industrialist and community-focused leader who has driven environmental restoration, sustainable development, and youth empowerment across Ogoniland and the Niger Delta.

Maj Gen Letam Wiwa (rtd) CMH

Managing Partner, Bogana Chambers & Tradecraft Security Consult Ltd

Distinguished military leader and strategist whose three-decade career in the Nigerian Army shaped national security and institutional reform, now driving excellence in law, business, and consultancy across Nigeria.

Prof. Magnus L. Kpakol

Chairman & CEO, Economic Growth and Development Center

Globally renowned economist, policy strategist, and advocate for inclusive growth who has shaped economic development initiatives across Africa, the U.S., and international platforms, bridging academia, public service, and business consultancy.

Dr. Gbene Joy Nunieh

Former Acting MD, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

Lawyer, public servant, and community leader known for principled leadership, advocacy for accountability, and the promotion of Ogoni cultural identity, empowering communities and women across the Niger Delta.

Sir (Dr.) Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi

Founder & Chairman, Gborogbosi Foundation

Visionary leader, strategist, and management expert with decades of experience in finance, corporate strategy, and community development, championing youth empowerment, governance, and sustainable growth in Ogoniland and beyond.

Very Rev. Msgr. Pius Barinaadaa Kii, PhD

Parish Priest & Academic Leader

Respected priest, scholar, and community leader dedicated to ethical leadership, education, and social development, mentoring future leaders and fostering excellence across Ogoniland and Nigeria.

Prof. Ndowa N. Lale

8th Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt

Distinguished academic, researcher, and institutional leader recognized for advancing agribusiness, innovation, and higher education development while mentoring future scholars and driving community-focused academic growth.

Prof. Barineme Beke Fakae, DVM, MSc, PhD

Former Vice-Chancellor, Rivers State University

Distinguished scholar, visionary administrator, and consultant known for advancing education, institutional reform, and sustainable development, with impactful leadership across academia, community growth, and national capacity-building.

Tudor Ben Mikko

Co-Founder & CEO, Bartum Energy Ltd.

Renewable-energy entrepreneur and environmental innovator leading clean-energy solutions, waste-to-energy initiatives, and sustainable development projects across Nigeria and the Niger Delta.

Key Event Highlights

2-Day Hybrid Summit

Accessible both in-person and virtually, maximizing reach.

500 Onsite Participants

A massive gathering for focused networking and learning.

Expert Resource Persons

Mentors and leaders with proven, practical industry knowledge.

Career & Entrepreneurship Tracks

Focused pathways for both business and professional development.

Practical Business Sessions

Hands-on workshops for real-world business application.

Gender & Inclusion-focused Panels

Ensuring diverse voices and equitable opportunities for all.

Investment Opportunities

Direct connections to potential funding and strategic partners.

Certificates for all Participants

Formal recognition of commitment and skill development.

High-Value Networking Opportunities

Connect with 5,000+ industry peers, investors, and mentors.