Our mission
To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
Our vision
To be the most progressive, student-friendly and world-class young professional SPE Section enable the global oil and gas E&P industry to share technical knowledge required to meet the world’s energy needs in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
Our strategic objectives
Improve networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration amongst young professionals, oil and gas companies and affiliated higher institutions of learning in the Section. Increase the visibility of Section 61 both at the national and regional levels.
Board Members 2026/2027
Meet the Visionaries Driving Our Mission Forward
Obianuju Igbokwe
SECTION DIRECTOR
Elesie Ezenwanne
SECTION CHAIR
Omobola Femi-Saliu
PROGRAMS CHAIR
Gabriel Yemidale
SECTION SECRETARY
Olufisayo Fagbowore
SECTION TREASURER
Olatunde Kuku
SPECIAL PROJECTS CHAIR
Hassannah Salami
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Chukwu Emeke, Ph.D
SPONSORSHIP CHAIR
Kelechi Igbokwe
TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY CHAIR
Oluwatosin Akintan
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHAIR
David Alaigba, Ph.D
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE CHAIR
Ovie Onobrakpeya
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR
Amaru Amadasun
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE & RECOGNITION CHAIR
Vivian Ihejirika
STUDENT CHAPTER LIAISON CHAIR
Ifeoluwa Omosowoeni
PUBLICITY CHAIR
Irene Oruwari
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAIR
Anthony Udem
TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY SUPPORT CHAIR
Victoria Igwe
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH CHAIR
Chimnonso Madueke
PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Edache Ako
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE CO-CHAIR
Olaniran Felicia
STUDENT CHAPTER CO-LIAISON CHAIR
Obianuju Isicheli
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH CHAIR
Oluwatobiloba Aribike
SPE CARES CHAIR
Oluwatayo Pelumi
PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR
Michal Ezeh
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CO-CHAIR
Okeoghene Ugbehe
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIP CHAIR
Anita Adaku Ofoebu
MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR
Franklyn Okafor
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CO-CHAIR
Odion Okosun
SECTION ADMINISTRATOR