Engr. Chuka Eze, Managing Director of Frazimex Engineering Limited, an Oilserv Group company, will deliver the keynote address at the 14th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine, scheduled for November 19, 2026, in Lagos.
The lecture, themed “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa,” will hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John, Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 10 a.m.
Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, announced Eze’s acceptance of the invitation, describing the lecture as an opportunity to deepen conversations around Africa’s energy security and development prospects amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.
Eze formally accepted the invitation in a letter dated June 14, 2026, expressing appreciation for the magazine’s sustained commitment to promoting informed discussions on issues of national and continental importance.
He described the annual anniversary lecture as a respected platform for thought leadership and public engagement, adding that he looked forward to engaging with industry stakeholders and other distinguished participants.
Jubilee Isong, Head of Corporate Communications at Oilserv Group, also confirmed the acceptance in an email to Realnews on October 27.
She noted that the theme was particularly relevant to the current energy landscape and the broader debate about Africa’s energy security and development.
Eze brings nearly three decades of local and international experience spanning engineering, project management, procurement, construction, business development, operations and maintenance, and executive leadership.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he was recognised as the best graduating electrical engineering student for the 1995 session. He also obtained an MBA in Management from the same institution.
His career in the oil and gas industry has taken him through various technical, commercial, asset management and executive positions. His international assignments include serving as Resident Engineer in Germany, where he worked on detailed engineering design, and in the United Kingdom, focusing on system integration.
He joined Oilserv Group in April 2019 as General Manager of Frazimex Engineering Limited and was appointed Managing Director in May 2021.
Under his leadership, the company has strengthened its engineering capabilities, developed a performance-driven workforce and expanded its visibility in the oil and gas industry.
One of his notable professional contributions was leading multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the detailed engineering design of Segment One of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project.
The segment comprises a 40-inch, 303.4-kilometre pipeline, a 24-inch, 15-kilometre spur line and associated gas facilities.
Beyond his technical and managerial responsibilities, Eze is an advocate of Nigerian human capital development, with a particular interest in mentoring young engineers, promoting professional excellence and advancing gender equality through the recognition and empowerment of qualified women.
He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE), a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), and a corporate member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
He is also an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor and has participated in international industry gatherings, including the Offshore Technology Conference and the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC).
His recognitions include the 2022 Nigerian National Legacy Award for Best Deep-Water Technology and the African Prize for Leadership Excellence 2022, where he received the Oil and Gas Personality Leadership Prize of the Year.
His professional philosophy, according to his profile, is anchored on integrity, excellence and accountability: “Do your best and do the right things at all times.”
The Realnews Anniversary Lecture Series was established to bring distinguished professionals and thought leaders into conversations on issues critical to national and continental development.
Over the years, the platform has attracted prominent personalities from government, business, academia and international institutions.
The 13th Anniversary Lecture was delivered by Dr Musa Adamu, SAN, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, in 2025. His presentation examined “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.”
Previous speakers include Professor Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari; former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama; Dr Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education; Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency; Professor Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; and Engr Simbi Wabote, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.
The 2026 edition will examine how geopolitical developments are reshaping global energy markets and what opportunities Africa can harness to strengthen energy security, attract investment and advance its development ambitions.
Realnews is an online general-interest publication known for its investigative journalism, with particular attention to business, the economy, the oil and gas industry and its environmental implications.
The publication’s anniversary lecture series seeks to leverage the knowledge and experience of distinguished individuals to enrich public discourse and contribute to national development. Its motto is “For God and Humanity.”
