Seplat Energy Plc has announced the appointment of two experienced professionals to its Board of Directors as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership and governance framework. The appointments will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed and Mr. Larry Ephraim Ettah will join the board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, bringing decades of industry and corporate leadership experience to the energy company.
The appointments follow the earlier exit of two board members in April 2025 after they were appointed to the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited by presidential nomination.
Saidu Aliyu Mohammed has over 37 years of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, with extensive expertise in gas development, infrastructure delivery and energy policy. He previously served as Group Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Gas and Power Directorate at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, where he played a key role in the execution of major gas projects and national energy initiatives.
Larry Ephraim Ettah is a seasoned corporate leader with nearly four decades of professional experience. He spent more than 30 years at UAC of Nigeria Plc, rising to the position of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Since 2018, he has served as Executive Chairman of Barracuda Capital Partners Limited and has held several board positions across different sectors.
According to Seplat Energy, the appointments are part of its board succession and governance strategy aimed at positioning the company for long-term growth. The company’s chairman noted that the combined experience and leadership of the new directors will support Seplat’s strategic objectives and strengthen oversight as the company navigates the evolving energy landscape.
Seplat Energy remains focused on expanding its operations while maintaining strong corporate governance and leadership continuity.