NESG Appoints Transcorp CEO and Shell Executive to Strengthen Private-Sector Leadership

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has named two leading figures from the energy and corporate sectors to its Board of Directors, signaling a renewed push to leverage private-sector expertise for national economic growth. Owen Omogiafo, president and CEO of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), and Rohan D’Souza, vice president of Gas & Commercial for Shell Companies in Nigeria, will now play key roles in shaping the organization’s strategic direction.

Omogiafo, who leads the diversified Transcorp Group, oversees investments across power, energy, and hospitality. Under her leadership, Transcorp Power Plc and Transafam Power Limited contribute approximately 20 percent of Nigeria’s installed electricity generation capacity. She also directs initiatives to expand energy access through Transcorp Energy Limited and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company while maintaining Transcorp Hotels Plc’s position as a market leader in hospitality.

D’Souza brings a wealth of international experience, having held senior roles in Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and Central Asia. As a director of Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company and chairman of Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd, he brings expertise in energy strategy, commercial development, and global operations, complementing NESG’s focus on energy security and transition.

NESG CEO Tayo Aduloju highlighted the importance of the appointments, stating, “The diverse expertise, global perspectives, and strategic insights of Omogiafo and D’Souza will significantly enhance our work in shaping evidence-based public policy and accelerating Nigeria’s economic transformation.” The organization expects the new board members to help bridge private-sector insights with national economic policy.

The appointments come as NESG strengthens its role as a platform for collaboration between government and private-sector leaders. By leveraging the knowledge of top executives like Omogiafo and D’Souza, NESG aims to accelerate reforms, promote inclusive growth, and support sustainable development across Nigeria’s economy.

source: Business day