A Seasoned Energy Executive

Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed brings over 37 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with specialization in natural gas development, commercialization, and infrastructure. Most notably, he served as Group Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Gas & Power Directorate at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Strategic Leadership: In his NNPC role, Engr. Mohammed provided strategic leadership for major gas projects and policy frameworks, including the Gas Masterplan, Gas Network Code, and significant contributions to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

Major Projects: He played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and delivering critical gas infrastructure initiatives, including:

• Escravos–Lagos Pipeline Expansion
• Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline
• Nigeria LNG Train 7

International Representation: His leadership extended to international engagements, representing Nigeria at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and the West African Gas Pipeline Authority.

Previous Roles: Engineer Mohammed has held top executive positions as Managing Director of Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, Managing Director of Nigerian Gas Company, and chaired boards of several strategic entities including West African Gas Pipeline Company and Nigeria LNG subsidiaries.

Professional Credentials: He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (FNSCHE), and a registered engineer with COREN. He holds a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

A Highly Respected Business Leader

Mr. Larry Ephraim Ettah is a highly respected Nigerian business leader with nearly four decades of corporate experience. He spent 30 years at UAC of Nigeria Plc (UACN), rising from Management Trainee in 1988 to Group Managing Director and CEO—a position he held from 2007 to 2018.

Leadership at UACN: As CEO, Mr. Ettah reshaped UACN’s portfolio through strategic partnerships with global firms such as Tiger Brands, Imperial Logistics, and Famous Brands. He also led key acquisitions including Livestock Feeds Plc and Portland Paints Plc, repositioning the conglomerate for sustainable growth across multiple sectors.

Current Ventures: Following his retirement from UACN, Mr. Ettah founded Barracuda Capital Partners Ltd in 2018, where he serves as Executive Chairman. He holds several board roles, including Founding Director of Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd and Non-Executive Director of Mixta Africa Plc.

Industry Leadership: He has played influential roles in industry associations such as the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). He has also contributed to national economic policy through presidential and technical advisory committees.

Education & Development: Mr. Ettah holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Benin, complemented by extensive executive education from leading global institutions including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, INSEAD, IMD, and the University of Michigan.

Recognition: He is recognized for his vision, leadership, and commitment to corporate excellence and economic development, with a reputation as a strategic, principled, and effective boardroom leader.