Board of Directors

Chairman

Nzan Ogbe

Nzan Ogbe is the Founder and pioneer Chief Executive Officer of Levene Energies, and a visionary entrepreneur whose career spans more than three decades across commercial trading, real estate, oil & gas, telecommunications, and renewable energy. His exemplary leadership, strategic foresight, and resolute commitment to sustainable development have positioned him as one of Africa’s most impactful business executives.

A serial entrepreneur, Nzan Ogbe has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to build, scale, and transform organizations that deliver long-term value. Under his stewardship, Levene Energies has grown into a diversified energy group with strong footprints across power, gas, and renewables. Most recently, Levene Energies, working with a strategic consortium, has completed the acquisition of Axxela Nigeria Limited, a major gas distribution company in Nigeria. This is a landmark transaction expected to strengthen national energy infrastructure and expand access to cleaner, more reliable energy solutions.

As Chairman of LPV Technologies, he leads one of Nigeria’s most innovative renewableenergy manufacturing companies. LPV Technologies has invested significantly to establish a state-of-the-art 100 MW solar panel manufacturing plant in Nigeria, a transformative industrial project that was primarily self-funded through revenue generated by Levene Energies, achieved without reliance on credit lines or loans from financial institutions. This
milestone underscores not only his commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s renewable energy value chain but also his ability to deliver large-scale, commercially viable green infrastructure through disciplined financial stewardship.

Under his guidance, LPV Technologies has further achieved a historic breakthrough by commencing the export of Nigeria-made solar panels to Ghana, with plans underway to scale distribution across West Africa. This development marks a significant step in positioning Nigeria as a major contributor to the regional clean-energy supply chain.

Beyond these leadership roles, Nzan Ogbe sits on the boards of several corporate organizations, including Axxela Nigeria Limited, Shefa Engineering Limited, Aegon Distribution Limited, Macif Group and Reed Priceman Limited, amongst others, where he continues to influence corporate governance and strategic growth with distinction.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and has undertaken numerous international executive development programs. He is also an alumnus of the prestigious Georgetown Leadership Seminar, reflecting his global outlook and commitment to lifelong learning.

Group Chief Executive Officer

Moshood Olajide

Moshood Olajide is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Axxela Limited, bringing almost two decades of cross-disciplinary experience at the intersection of law, finance, and energy, with an extensive track record in operational excellence, business growth, and strategic transformation across Nigeria and West Africa. He joined Axxela from Ardova Plc, where he served as Group Managing Director and led transformational projects that grew the business into one of the largest privately held integrated downstream oil and gas companies in Nigeria.

A rare combination of lawyer, chartered accountant, and finance executive, Moshood is admitted to both the Nigerian and New York Bars, a Chartered Accountant, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). His career spans some of the most respected institutions in professional services and energy, including Aluko & Oyebode, where he trained, and PwC, where he served as Partner and General Counsel for the West Africa market area. This multidisciplinary foundation has shaped his approach to deal structuring, risk management, and value creation in complex energy markets.

Moshood holds a law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Columbia Law School in New York, where he was named a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar in recognition of academic distinction. At Axxela, he leads the company’s strategic growth agenda, driving investments in natural gas infrastructure, energy transition initiatives, and industrial energy solutions that support Africa’s economic development and energy security.

Non-Executive

Eric Idiahi

Eric Idiahi is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic operator with 20+ years of experience building and backing businesses that are shaping Africa’s future. Before founding Evercorp Industries, Eric co-founded and served as a Partner at VEROD Capital Management Limited,where he led transformative mergers, acquisitions, and investments across sectordefining companies. Over the past decade, he successfully raised more than $1 billion across Nigeria and Africa.

Eric is the Former Group Managing Director at Tangerine Africa, known for unlocking longterm value through bold, high-impact deals. He grew Tangerine to market leadership, highlighting his strong market knowledge, sector awareness, and relationships with relevant stakeholders and regulatory authorities. He serves on the boards of MOWAA and Deroose Plants; previously held board roles with EMZOR, CSCS, Greensprings, and Lancaster University Ghana.

He received a BSc. in Economics from the University of Houston, Texas, in 2003 and an
MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, in 2017.

Non-Executive

Olufemi Okin

Olufemi Okin is an accomplished financial services executive with over a decade of experience spanning trusteeship, capital markets, corporate governance, and legal advisory services. He has held senior leadership positions for more than seven years, demonstrating a strong track record of strategic leadership, business growth, and stakeholder management.

He has successfully led the development and execution of trust solutions that respond to evolving market needs and regulatory requirements. He is recognised for driving sustainable profitability, securing high-value corporate and public trust mandates, and fostering strong relationships across key stakeholders.

He joined First Trustees Limited in 2014 and advanced through a series of leadership roles to become Head of Public Trust. Prior to joining First Trustees, he worked with ALM Consulting Limited and the law firm of Paul Usoro & Co.

Olufemi holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.

He currently serves on the boards of Federal Government of Nigeria Roads Sukuk Plc 1, CRS Funding SPV Limited, and ADAS Programme Limited.

Non-Executive

Dolu Olugbenjo

Dolu Olugbenjo is the Executive Director, Investment Management at Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of the Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund since its inception and a member of the Fund’s Investment Committee.

He has over 20 years’ experience, serving previously as the Head, Corporate Financing Solutions at Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited where he was responsible for debt advisory and structuring for clients in the consumer, industrials, financial institutions and telecommunications, media and technology sectors.

Dolu joined Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited in 2008 as a member of the project finance team before taking up a senior position in the Corporate Finance Solutions (formerly Diversified Lending and Leverage Finance) team in 2010 and was appointed head of Corporate Finance Solutions in 2013. Prior to joining the Stanbic IBTC Group, Dolu worked at Ernst & Young’s Transaction Advisory Services unit providing advisory support services to
United States based clients across diversified sectors.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University (2001) and a Master’s degree in Finance & International Investments from Brandeis International Business School, U.S.A (2006). He has attended several trainings over his investment banking and investment management career.

Independent Non-Executive

Jeremy B. Bending

Jeremy has wide experience of unbundling and market liberalization in the UK energy industry. He is also experienced in international M&A activities and disposals. He is a Chartered Engineer who has been closely involved in implementing and maintaining safety and engineering management systems.

He was Director of Network Strategy, National Grid 2003-2012 and was involved with the Keyspan acquisition in the US. Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer of Gas Distribution National Grid, a major UK utility company where he led a number of major change programmes. He also negotiated an 8-year £6+bn funding under the price control review negotiations with OFGEM.

Jeremy received a BSc. in Production Engineering and Management from the University of Nottingham. He is also a Member of the Institute of Asset Management.

Independent Non-Executive

Kaat Van Hecke

Kaat has over two decades of relevant professional experience spanning several  jurisdictions, including Nigeria, Austria, the Netherlands, Russia, and Kazakhstan. She  serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director in Serica Energy PLC,  London/Aberdeen, and in Trinity Exploration and Production PLC. She received a  Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ghent, Belgium, and a  Master’s degree in General Management from the Vlerick Management School,  Belgium.