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The WIEN Group Mentorship Programme: Leadership and Decision Making (A Members only event) The Women In Energy Network (WIEN) Group Mentorship Programme is a board-led initiative that provides structured guidance, leadership development, and professional support to WIEN members through an interactive, collaborative mentoring model. This maiden edition, themed “Leadership and Decision Making as a Woman in the Energy Sector,” will equip participants with practical insights on effective leadership, strategic thinking, confident decision-making, and navigating professional challenges within the energy industry and beyond. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 💻 Venue: Zoom Led by the WIEN Vice President – Upstream, Ifeoma Ukabiala, the session offers participants the opportunity to engage directly with an accomplished industry professional, gain valuable insights from shared experiences, and learn alongside other women within the WIEN community. Designed to encourage collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth, the WIEN Group Mentorship Programme reflects WIEN’s commitment to developing future women leaders in the energy industry. #WIEN, #GroupMentorship, #LeadershipAndDecisionMaking, #WomenInEnergy, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #EnergySectorNigeria, #UpstreamLeadership, #StrategicThinking, #CareerGrowth, #WomenInSTEM, #FutureLeaders, #CollaborativeLearning, #NigeriaEnergy, #MentorshipMatters, and #ExecutiveGuidance.

THE WIEN MASTERCLASS IS TODAY!!! Nigeria’s startup failure rate stands at 90% within the first three years—yet most founders plan extensively for growth and almost never for exit. This masterclass is not only for startup founders, but also for aspiring founders, entrepreneurs, business partners, professionals, and anyone looking to better understand the realities of building and sustaining businesses. Research shows that 65% of high-potential startup failures are driven not by market conditions, but by founder and team conflict. When left unresolved, these conflicts stall decision-making, accelerate cash burn, and often turn what could be a structured exit into prolonged legal disputes. The session introduces the 3F Protocol — a structured framework for achieving an honorable exit that is Fast, resolving closure within 90 days; Fair, applying transparent, data-driven asset distribution anchored in CAMA 2020; and Frictionless, replacing courtroom conflict with digital mediation now enforceable as a High Court Consent Judgment under Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. Topic: Don't Burn To Zero: The Smart Founder's Guide To Shutting Down Date: Today, Tue 12 May 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Key Focus: - Knowing When to Exit – Identify failure signals early and make smart shutdown decisions. - Managing Founder Conflict – Resolve disputes before they destroy value. - Applying the 3F Protocol – Execute shutdowns that are Fast, Fair, and Frictionless. - Navigating Legal Compliance – Understand key shutdown laws and obligations. - Protecting Reputation & Value – Preserve credibility, salvage assets, and prepare for what's next. Our expert speaker, Laura Bismarck Emereole, Partner at Fama Firm and Head of ADR & Training at Fama ADR, is a distinguished dispute resolution practitioner and legal administrator, with deep expertise at the intersection of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), judicial reform, and institutional leadership. Register here: https://cutt.ly/AtLdIzaG Join us for a masterclass that reframes how we think about business endings, because a successful shutdown is not defined by what you saved, but by the reputation you preserved.

Monday Motivation! 💫 #MondayMotivation #WIEN #WomenInEnergy #Action #Resilience #KeepGoing #OvercomingFear #inspiration

UPDATE: THE WIEN GALA & AWARDS 2026!!! The Women In Energy Network (WIEN) wishes to thank our partners, members, and stakeholders for the overwhelming interest and support shown towards the WIEN Gala & Awards 2026. In our commitment to delivering a more impactful and memorable experience, we have taken the strategic decision to reschedule the Gala & Awards to a later date. This adjustment allows us to better align with key industry stakeholders, strengthen participation at the highest level, and curate an even more refined experience worthy of this milestone edition. In line with this update, the planned launch of the WIEN Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Benchmark will no longer take place at this event. However, we are pleased to confirm that the Benchmark initiative remains active and will be unveiled through a dedicated platform at a later date. The WIEN Gala & Awards 2026 remains a landmark celebration marking six years of existence and five years of impact, advancing women’s leadership, participation, and representation across Nigeria’s energy sector. The evening will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and professionals for recognition, connection, and forward-looking conversations on the future of energy. The event will also feature the WIEN Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will precede the Gala & Awards. 📅 New Date: Wednesday, 11th November 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM 📍 Venue: The Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos Please note that the WIEN Gala & Awards 2026 is a ticketed event. Ticket categories and pricing details will be communicated in due time. Why Attend? * A flagship gathering of energy sector leaders, executives, and stakeholders * High-value networking across the industry * Thought leadership conversations on leadership, DEI, and the future of energy * Visibility within a powerful professional community * Opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and career growth * A premium Gala experience of recognition, influence, and connection We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the WIEN Gala & Awards 2026!

UPCOMING WIEN MASTERCLASS Nigeria’s startup failure rate is 90% within the first three years, yet most founders plan for growth rather than an exit. This masterclass is designed for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, business partners, and professionals seeking to understand the realities of sustaining or closing a business. Research indicates that 65% of high-potential startup failures stem from founder and team conflict rather than market conditions. These unresolved issues often lead to accelerated cash burn and prolonged legal disputes. This session introduces the 3F Protocol, a framework for achieving an honorable exit: Fast: Resolving closure within 90 days. Fair: Transparent asset distribution anchored in CAMA 2020. Frictionless: Digital mediation is enforceable under Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. Topic: Don't Burn To Zero: The Smart Founder's Guide To Shutting Down Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Registration: https://cutt.ly/AtLdIzaG Key Focus: - Identifying failure signals and shutdown timing. - Managing founder conflict to preserve value. - Executing the 3F Protocol. - Navigating legal compliance and shutdown laws. - Protecting reputation and salvaging assets. Speaker: Laura Bismarck Emereole, Partner at Fama Firm and Head of ADR & Training at Fama ADR. Ll.B (Hons), M.Sc. Conflict Management and Peace Studies, Partner Fama- Firm, Chairman, ICMC Kaduna Branch Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch. A successful shutdown is defined by the reputation you preserve. #WIEN #Masterclass #StartupGovernance #3FProtocol #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #NigeriaLaw #BusinessExit #EntrepreneurialLeadership #LegalCompliance #CAMA2020 #WomenInSME #FounderConflict #CorporateReputation #ProfessionalDevelopment #BuildBoldly #InstitutionalLeadership #NigerianBarAssociation

WIEN Women at the American Business Council (ABC) and @AmCham West Africa Energy Roundtable held during OTC 2026 in Houston. #WIEN #OTC2026 #AmericanBusinessCouncil #AmChamWestAfrica #EnergyRoundtable #WomenInEnergy #StrategicPartnerships #HoustonEvents #WestAfricaEnergy #EnergyPolicy #GlobalCollaboration #ExecutiveLeadership #NigeriaEnergy #EnergyTransition #InternationalTrade #WomenInSTEM.

The WIEN BOT Chairman, Dr. Cecilia Umoren, was recognized as a Distinguished Honouree for the WomENERGY Africa Entrepreneurial Excellence, Industry Resilience & Gender Empowerment Award at the just concluded Oil Technology Conference (OTC) 2026 🎉🎉 #WIEN #WomENERGY #EnergyLeadership #BoardOfTrustees #IndustryExcellence #GenderEmpowerment #AfricanEnergy #Resilience #DistinguishedHonouree #WomenInEnergy #ExecutiveRecognition #NigeriaEnergy #EntrepreneurialExcellence #LeadershipAwards #EnergyTransition #StrategicLeadership.

Highlights from the WomENERGY Dialogue and Awards held at the recently concluded Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026 in Houston, Texas. #WIEN #OTC2026 #WomENERGY #EnergyDialogue #WomenInEnergy #OffshoreTechnology #HoustonTexas #GlobalEnergy #LeadershipAwards #NigeriaEnergy #WomenInSTEM #InternationalCollaboration #EnergyInnovation #StrategicPartnerships #ExecutiveExcellence #WomensEmpowerment.

UPCOMING WIEN MASTERCLASS!!! Nigeria’s startup failure rate stands at 90% within the first three years—yet most founders plan extensively for growth and seldom for exit. This masterclass is designed to close that gap. Research shows that 65% of high-potential startup failures are driven not by market conditions, but by founder and team conflict. When left unresolved, these conflicts stall decision-making, accelerate cash burn, and often turn what could be a structured exit into prolonged legal disputes. There is a better way! This session introduces the 3F Protocol — a structured framework for achieving an honorable exit that is Fast, resolving closure within 90 days; Fair, applying transparent, data-driven asset distribution anchored in CAMA 2020; and Frictionless, replacing courtroom conflict with digital mediation now enforceable as a High Court Consent Judgment under Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. Topic: Don't Burn To Zero: The Smart Founder's Guide To Shutting Down Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Key Focus: - Knowing When to Exit – Identify failure signals early and make smart shutdown decisions. - Managing Founder Conflict – Resolve disputes before they destroy value. - Applying the 3F Protocol – Execute shutdowns that are Fast, Fair, and Frictionless. - Navigating Legal Compliance – Understand key shutdown laws and obligations. - Protecting Reputation & Value – Preserve credibility, salvage assets, and prepare for what's next. Our expert speaker, Laura Bismarck Emereole (Ll.B (Hons), M.Sc. Conflict Management and Peace Studies, Partner Fama- Firm, Chairman, ICMC Kaduna Branch, Vice Chairman Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch), is a distinguished dispute resolution practitioner and legal administrator, with deep expertise at the intersection of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), judicial reform, and institutional leadership. Register here: https://cutt.ly/AtLdIzaG Join us for a masterclass that reframes how we think about business endings, because a successful shutdown is not defined by what you saved, but by the reputation you preserved.

Book Recommendation for May Trade Wars Are Class Wars – A smart, global economics pick for women in trade and international business. Authors: Matthew C. Klein & Michael Pettis Description : Trade disputes are usually understood as conflicts between countries with competing national interests, but as Matthew C. Klein and Michael Pettis show, they are often the unexpected result of domestic political choices to serve the interests of the rich at the expense of workers and ordinary retirees. Klein and Pettis trace the origins of today’s trade wars to decisions made by politicians and business leaders in China, Europe, and the United States over the past thirty years. Across the world, the rich have prospered while workers can no longer afford to buy what they produce, have lost their jobs, or have been forced into higher levels of debt. In this thought‑provoking challenge to mainstream views, the authors provide a cohesive narrative that shows how the class wars of rising inequality are a threat to the global economy and international peace—and what we can do about it. #WIEN #BookRecommendation #May2026 #TradeWarsAreClassWars #GlobalEconomics #InternationalTrade #Inequality #EconomicGovernance #ProfessionalDevelopment #StrategicThinking #GlobalMarkets #TradePolicy #LeadershipLibrary #EconomicIntelligence #WomenInTrade #InclusiveGrowth.

Our WCW today is the Group MD/CEO of Techno Oil Limited, Nkechi Obi. An astute energy executive and visionary leader with over 35 years of experience in the petroleum industry, Nkechi is a seasoned strategist and business development expert who began her career at ExxonMobil, where she distinguished herself through excellence, earning multiple commendations before transitioning into entrepreneurship to build Techno Oil into a leading force in Nigeria’s downstream sector. She holds a BSc in Economics and is an alumna of Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School. Under her leadership, Techno Oil has expanded its footprint nationwide, with robust infrastructure and distribution networks supplying ISO 9001:2015 certified products, while advancing energy access across Nigeria. A two-time recipient of the Order of the Niger (OON) for industry and innovation, Nkechi is a pioneer for gender equality in the energy sector. She also champions the Techno Oil CookSafe Initiative, promoting clean cooking solutions, women’s empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Nkechi has not only etched her name in the annals of Nigeria’s oil and gas history but has also inspired countless women to pursue their ambitions in traditionally male-dominated fields. Her leadership continues to champion gender equality, inclusion, and diversity in corporate spaces. #WIEN #WCW #WomenInEnergy #TechnoOil #EnergyLeadership #DownstreamOilAndGas #WomenInSTEM #CleanCooking #CookSafeInitiative #GenderEquality #CorporateExcellence #NigeriaEnergy #IndigenousCapacity #LeadershipInspiration #Sustainability #ExecutiveLeadership #LagosBusinessSchool #HarvardAlumna.

UPCOMING WIEN MASTERCLASS!!! Nigeria’s startup failure rate stands at 90% within the first three years—yet most founders plan extensively for growth and seldom for exit. This masterclass is designed to close that gap. Research shows that 65% of high-potential startup failures are driven not by market conditions, but by founder and team conflict. When left unresolved, these conflicts stall decision-making, accelerate cash burn, and often turn what could be a structured exit into prolonged legal disputes. There is a better way! This session introduces the 3F Protocol — a structured framework for achieving an honorable exit that is Fast, resolving closure within 90 days; Fair, applying transparent, data-driven asset distribution anchored in CAMA 2020; and Frictionless, replacing courtroom conflict with digital mediation now enforceable as a High Court Consent Judgment under Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. Topic: Don't Burn To Zero: The Smart Founder's Guide To Shutting Down Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Key Focus: - Knowing When to Exit – Identify failure signals early and make smart shutdown decisions. - Managing Founder Conflict – Resolve disputes before they destroy value. - Applying the 3F Protocol – Execute shutdowns that are Fast, Fair, and Frictionless. - Navigating Legal Compliance – Understand key shutdown laws and obligations. - Protecting Reputation & Value – Preserve credibility, salvage assets, and prepare for what's next. Our expert speaker, Laura Bismarck Emereole (Ll.B (Hons), M.Sc. Conflict Management and Peace Studies, Partner Fama- Firm, Chairman, ICMC Kaduna Branch, Vice Chairman Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch), is a distinguished dispute resolution practitioner and legal administrator, with deep expertise at the intersection of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), judicial reform, and institutional leadership. Register here: https://cutt.ly/AtLdIzaG Join us for a masterclass that reframes how we think about business endings, because a successful shutdown is not defined by what you saved, but by the reputation you preserved.