Sahara Group will convene policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and energy experts for the third edition of Asharami Square, its thought leadership platform focused on advancing discussions on Africa’s energy future.
According to a statement by the company, the event, themed “Energising Africa’s Future: Legacy, Impact, and Transformation,” will feature a panel comprising Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Director of the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Lagos; Temitope George, Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC); Adebiyi Olusolape, Associate Editor, Africa, Argus Media; and Kemi Awodein, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Chapel Hill Denham.
The event will explore how collaboration among governments, industry, financial institutions, academia, and the media can help unlock investment, strengthen energy infrastructure, and expand access to electricity while supporting Africa’s energy transition.
A major highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the judging panel for the newly launched Asharami Square Energy Reporting Fellowship, an initiative designed to promote credible and solutions-focused journalism on Africa’s energy sector.
Speaking ahead of the event, Sahara Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Bethel Obioma, said the platform was created to encourage conversations that translate into practical outcomes.
“Africa’s energy future will be shaped by the strength of our partnerships and our ability to turn dialogue into action,” Obioma said.
She added that the company remains committed to investing in ideas, partnerships, and platforms that will contribute to a sustainable energy future for the continent.
Also speaking, Sahara Group’s Director of Governance and Sustainability, Ejiro Gray, said Africa’s energy transition should be driven by solutions tailored to the continent’s realities.
“Africa’s energy transition must be defined by solutions that reflect our unique realities,” Gray said, adding that Asharami Square helps bridge technical expertise and public understanding by promoting evidence-based discussions on energy, sustainability, and development.
The programme will open with a keynote address by Sadiq Wanka, Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure, who is expected to outline the Federal Government’s policy direction and infrastructure priorities for expanding energy access.
A panel discussion will follow, focusing on financing gaps, regulatory reforms, data-driven decision-making, and the role of the media in improving public understanding of Africa’s energy transition.
Since its launch in 2024, Asharami Square has served as a platform for dialogue on energy transition and sustainability across Africa. Sahara Group said the introduction of the Energy Reporting Fellowship is intended to support the development of journalists with specialised knowledge of the energy sector.