
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

Oladipo Ashafa
SECTION DIRECTOR

Obianuju Igbokwe
SECTION CHAIR

Elesie Ezenwanne
PROGRAMS CHAIR

Hassannah Salami
SECTION SECRETARY

Olufisayo Fagbowore
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Gabriel Yemidale
SECTION TREASURER

Onabrakepya Ovie
PUBLICITY CHAIR

Chukwu Emeke, Ph.D
SPECIAL PROJECTS CHAIR

Owolala Olukolade Felix
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHAIR

Obianuju Isicheli
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CO-CHAIR

Ifeoluwa Omosowoeni
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH CHAIR

Stephen Oboh
STUDENT CHAPTER LIAISON

Olaniran Oluwadamilola
STUDENT CHAPTER CO-LIAISON

Oreva-Oghene Ifoto
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

Elohor Maduka-Abu
SPONSORSHIP CHAIR

Miriam Ozioma
TRANSFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY CHAIR

Emeka Esenwa
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE CHAIR

Oluwaseyi Chimnonso Madueke
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE CO-CHAIR

Chinyere Princess Offor
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE & RECOGNITION CHAIR

Oluseye Ogunsina
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION CHAIR

Juliet Chijioke-Churuba
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CHAIR

Miriam Kosi Ufomaduh
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) CHAIR

Kelechi Igbokwe
PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CHAIR

Vivian Ihejirika
PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR

Odion Okosun
SECTION ADMINISTRATOR

ENERGY RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY CHAIR