Prime Highlight
- Midwestern Oil & Gas appointed Engr. (Mrs.) Elozino Olaniyan as its first female Managing Director and CEO, effective December 1, 2025.
- Olaniyan will lead the company through a phase of operational discipline, transparency, and sustainable growth under strengthened governance reforms.
Key Facts
- Olaniyan brings over 30 years of experiencein Nigeria’s energy sector, previously serving as General Manager of Safety and Environment at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.
- Midwestern recently restructured its Board of Directors and executive teamto enhance oversight, innovation, efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Background
Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited appointed Engr. (Mrs.) Elozino Olaniyan as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a historic milestone for the local exploration and production company. Starting December 1, 2025, she will become the company’s first female chief executive.
Olaniyan has over 30 years of experience in Nigeria’s energy sector. She joins Midwestern from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, where she worked as General Manager of Safety and Environment. Over the years, people have recognized her for her skills in running operations, managing the environment, and leading strategies, especially in the upstream sector.
The appointment comes at a time when Midwestern is implementing major governance reforms to strengthen its operational framework. In recent months, the company restructured its Board of Directors by adding more Independent Non-Executive Directors to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability. It also expanded its executive team by hiring new industry professionals to increase innovation, efficiency, and long-term value.
According to the company, the ongoing leadership and governance improvements support its broader mission of promoting local content development, building talent pipelines, and supporting Nigeria’s wider energy goals.
Expressing gratitude for the appointment, Olaniyan said she is committed to guiding Midwestern through its next phase of growth. “Our focus will be on operational discipline, transparency, and sustainable growth that benefits all stakeholders,” she stated. She added that the strengthened leadership team positions the company to deliver long-term value and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy future.
Chairman of the Board, Engr. Emeka Okwuosa said her appointment represents a defining moment for Midwestern. He described Olaniyan as part of the new generation of Nigerian energy leaders, technically grounded, strategically focused, and committed to sustainability. He expressed confidence in her ability to lead the company under its renewed governance framework.
