NESG appoints NLNG boss to board

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has bolstered its leadership by appointing Adeleye Falade, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited, to its Board of Directors. This strategic move is intended to enhance the NESG's capacity for policy advocacy and its ongoing mission to drive private sector-led economic reform in Nigeria.

The appointment was officially announced on Sunday by Dr. Tayo Aduloju, the CEO of the NESG, during the organization's 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. The meeting also served as a platform to review the group's activities and financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025.

Falade's extensive background includes nearly 30 years of experience in the global oil and gas sector, encompassing upstream, midstream, and liquefied natural gas operations. He has held significant leadership positions within the Shell Group and the broader international LNG industry across various continents. His expertise spans operations management, engineering, business transformation, and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to his current role at Nigeria LNG Limited, Falade served as the Managing Director of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad and as Country Chair for Shell Namibia. His career has been marked by a commitment to operational discipline, governance, and sustainable value creation, making him a valuable addition to the NESG's board as they pursue Nigeria's economic development and inclusive growth.

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The appointment of Falade further reflects the NESG’s commitment to strengthening its leadership with accomplished professionals whose expertise and experience will support the Group’s mission of promoting sustainable economic development, inclusive growth, and private sector-driven transformation in Nigeria.