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