Name: Hilary Oborghayujie
Educational Background:
Hilary Oborghayujie holds an MSc in Project Management and is currently pursuing an MSc in Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Production Studies at the Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering. He also holds an Executive Diploma in Business Administration.

Professional Experience:
Hilary has over eight years of experience in project management across the IT and energy sectors. He currently works as an electrical technologist supporting multidisciplinary undergraduate programs and serves as a project management lead trainer, mentoring students and professionals to career success.

Current Role:
He is actively involved in research and academic support at the intersection of energy project management, petroleum engineering, and sustainable development.

Research Interests / Expertise:
His key areas of interest include petroleum project development, energy transition in Africa, seismic data interpretation, and the integration of renewable energy into oil and gas systems.

Notable Achievements:
Hilary was recently invited to present his research on “The Development of Renewable Energy in Nigeria: Possibilities and Obstacles” at the SPE African Technology Conference, following a successful peer review. He has also facilitated numerous training programs on project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Relevance to NAPE Conference Topic:
With a strong foundation in petroleum engineering and practical expertise in project delivery and sustainability, Hilary brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the NAPE Conference. His work aligns with the themes of energy transition, exploration optimization, and capacity building in Africa’s energy sector.

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