PANEL 1: SITUATION ANALYSIS & POWER SECTOR FRAMEWORKS:

Overview of the current scenario in the Nigerian power sector [e.g., problems confronting the power sector, indigenous energy resources, current status of power sector development]. Session outlined legislative and regulatory policies and institutional framework for power sector reform programs in Nigeria, and reviewed best practice examples from developing nations and emerging economies.

Prof. Bart Nnaji, Chairman & CEO, Geometric Power Ltd.:
Challenges of Power in Nigeriaissues in projects development, risk, financing & Operation

Alain Roman Rosier, Nexant, Inc. (Energy Infrastructure Development):
The Gas-to-Power Value Chain for Africa: making the ends meet.

Franklin Moore, Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Africa Bureau, Washington, DC
USAID’s Africa Infrastructure Program (AIP)

PANEL 2: POWER SECTOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Impact of Nigeria’s power sector programs for National socio-economic development, focusing on the role of the power sector in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 

Dan Potash, Advanced Engineering Associates Intl, Inc:
Some Ideas about Developing and Financing Power Projects in Nigeria

Prof. Felix Dayo, President, Triple E Systems: Distributed Generation:
A complement To Central Power Facilities in Nigeria's Power System

PANEL3: POWER SECTOR REFORM IN NIGERIA: PLANS, PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES

Financing and investments (how to?) for financiers and investors.

Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, Howard University:
Achieving MDGS:The Role of Power Sector Development

Rumundaka Wonodi, Constellation Energy Commodities Group:
Power Sector Development in Nigeria: Power Marketing &Trading

Prof. Jim Akhere, Limestone College, Gaffney SC:
Power Sector Reform in Nigeria