Midwestern oil and gasoline, a number one impartial Nigerian oil and gasoline exploration and manufacturing firm, is happy to announce the appointment of Engr (Mrs.) Elozino Olaniyan FNSE, FNSChE, FNISafetyE as its new Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO), efficient 1st of Dec 2025.
Her appointment marks a historic milestone as the corporate’s first feminine CEO, reflecting a brand new period of inclusive management and reaffirming Midwestern’s dedication to accountable development, sturdy governance, and nationwide power growth.
Engr. Olaniyan, a seasoned power government with over 30 years of expertise, brings a wealth of experience throughout upstream operations, company technique, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to becoming a member of Midwestern, she served as GM Safety & Environment at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, the place she led vital reforms in operational effectivity and environmental stewardship.
This transition comes as Midwestern deepens its deal with governance reform, management stability, and long-term worth creation. The firm has undertaken vital steps to strengthen its governance framework and management capability, together with:
● Reconstituting the Board of Directors with a robust core of Independent Non- Executive Directors, guaranteeing enhanced oversight and accountability.
● Strengthening the Executive Leadership Team, which she is going to lead, bringing collectively a brand new era of power professionals to drive operational excellence and innovation; and
● Expanding native content material influence via renewed partnerships, expertise growth, and power development initiatives aligned with nationwide priorities.
Commenting on her appointment, Engr. Olaniyan stated:
“I am honoured to lead Midwestern at this pivotal stage. Our focus will be on operational discipline, transparency, and sustainable growth that benefits all stakeholders. Together with our strengthened leadership team, we are poised to deliver long-term value and play an even stronger role in Nigeria’s energy future.”
Engr. Emeka Okwuosa, Chairman of the Board, added:
“Elozino’s leadership marks a defining moment in Midwestern’s evolution. She represents the new face of Nigerian energy leadership, technically grounded, strategically minded, and deeply committed to sustainability and people. The Board has full confidence in her ability to lead Midwestern through its next phase of growth, guided by our strengthened governance framework and a strong core of independent Non-Executive Directors.”
About Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited
Founded in 1999, Midwestern is a number one indigenous impartial oil and gasoline firm with pursuits in upstream and midstream property, together with Umusadege Field operations, gasoline processing infrastructure, and power partnership ventures throughout the Niger Delta. The firm stays centered on sustainable useful resource growth, native capability constructing, and environmental stewardship in Nigeria’s power sector.
