Ahmadu Musa Kidda

Ahmadu Musa Kida, from Borno State, earned a Civil Engineering degree from Ahmadu Bello University in 1984 and a postgraduate diploma in Petroleum Engineering from the Institut Français du Pétrole in Paris. He also completed professional courses at MIT and Harvard Business School. Kida began his career in 1985 at Elf Petroleum Nigeria (now TotalEnergies), where he played key roles in major projects like the OBITE Gas Plant, AMENAM/KPONO offshore project, and OML 58 Upgrade. He progressed from field roles, including Offshore Installation Manager, to senior management, where he led operations and staff development. In 2014, he became Executive Director and joined the TEPNG Board, then was appointed Deputy Managing Director of the Deepwater District in 2015, overseeing the Egina Deepwater Development project that increased production by 200,000 barrels per day. After retiring in 2020 with 35 years of service, Kida was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the NNPC Ltd Board by President Bola Tinubu in 2025. Beyond oil, he is a former basketball player and served as President of the Nigerian Basketball Federation.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

10:00

Global strategy ICC Hall A 10:00 - 10:40

Transforming energy through leadership development

Energy leaders are navigating an increasingly volatile and complex ecosystem where cultivating exceptional talent has become the cornerstone of industry resilience. The challenge now is how to lead and mentor talent to ensure they are equipped with the right tools to succeed.

Achieving this requires a spirit of collaboration and a strong sense of community among industry leaders, stakeholders, and emerging talent. Through leadership initiatives and collective coaching, today’s CEOs can ensure their legacies are passed on to capable future leaders, empowering them to work together to implement strategies that meet the world’s rising energy needs responsibly and effectively.

Additionally, with the industry’s rapid transformation on sustainability, digitalisation and AI, today’s energy leaders must seek to attract and develop their successors who can be mentored to embrace the energy sector’s ongoing evolution. Companies need to attract the best talent to solve emerging challenges whilst cultivating an inclusive and engaging employee experience.

Attendee insights:

Gain insights from industry leaders on their key strategies to navigate the complexities of the energy world, more specifically regarding tackling the talent challenge and succession planning.