Saidu Aliyu Mohammed and Larry Ephraim Ettah have been appointed Independent Non-Executive Directors by the Board of Seplat Energy.
The appointments, which take effect from 1 January 2026, follow the resignation of Bello Rabiu and Babs Omotowa, who exited the Board in April 2025 following their appointments to the Board of NNPC Limited by Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking on the development, the Chairman of Seplat Energy, Udoma Udo Udoma, said: “On behalf of Seplat Energy, I am delighted to welcome Saidu Aliyu Mohammed and Larry Ephraim Ettah to the Board.
“Their experiences are complementary, combining extensive industry knowledge with extensive business success. We look forward to the significant contributions they will make in advancing the Company’s strategic growth objectives and driving our continued success.”
Saidu Aliyu Mohammed is a seasoned energy executive with over 37 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with expertise in natural gas development, commercialisation, and infrastructure.
He served as Group Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Gas and Power Directorate at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), where he provided strategic leadership for major gas projects and policy frameworks, including the Gas Masterplan, Gas Network Code, and contributions to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
He played a pivotal role in conceptualising and delivering critical gas infrastructure projects such as the Escravos to Lagos Pipeline Expansion, Ajaokuta to Kaduna to Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, and Nigeria LNG Train 7.
His leadership also extended to international engagements, where he represented Nigeria at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and the West African Gas Pipeline Authority.
Mohammed previously held top executive roles as Managing Director of Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company and Managing Director of Nigerian Gas Company.
He also chaired the boards of several strategic entities, including West African Gas Pipeline Company, Nigeria LNG subsidiaries, and NNPC Retail.
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 Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
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 Chief Executive Officer, a position he held from 2007 to 2018. As CEO, he reshaped UACN’s portfolio through strategic partnerships with global firms such as Tiger Brands, Imperial Logistics, and Famous Brands.
Ettah also led key acquisitions, including Livestock Feeds Plc and Portland Paints Plc, repositioning the conglomerate for sustainable growth across multiple sectors.
Following his retirement from UACN, 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. Until February 2025, he co-chaired the board of LEAP Africa.
Ettah has chaired and served on the boards of several publicly listed companies and advised major consumer goods firms.
He has also 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), and contributed to national economic policy through presidential and technical advisory committees.
Ettah holds a Bachelor of Science degree 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.
His international exposure, governance expertise, and broad sector experience underpin his reputation as a strategic and effective boardroom leader, recognised for his vision, leadership, and commitment to corporate excellence and economic development.