Indigenous oil exploration and production company Petralon Energy has appointed Uduak Equere as its new Executive Director, a strategic move that signals the company’s readiness for its next phase of growth.
The appointment, effective January 5, 2026, comes after a year of significant operational and commercial progress for Petralon.
This includes advancing key milestones across its portfolio, which have strengthened its financial position and reinforced its standing within Nigeria’s independent oil and gas sector.
The move is particularly timely as local producers are increasingly stepping up to acquire and develop assets being divested by international oil majors, aiming to play a more significant role in Africa’s largest petroleum market.
In his new role, Mr. Equere will also continue to serve as the Chief Commercial Officer, a position where he has consistently delivered value across corporate finance and commercial development.
His expanded responsibilities at the group level will leverage his extensive background in the energy and investment sectors. Before joining Petralon, Equere built a distinguished career, starting as an Investment Analyst at Vetiva Capital Management where he became a recognized voice on Nigeria’s energy sector, frequently appearing on CNBC Africa.
He later honed his deal execution and fiscal optimisation skills at Afren Plc, contributing to large-scale acquisitions and the management of joint venture assets. His expertise also includes delivering petroleum economic assessments for major upstream developments during his time at Xodus Group Africa.
With an MBA in Finance from Imperial College Business School and recent leadership training at London Business School, Equere is well-prepared to guide Petralon’s strategic expansion.
