Dr. Ugo Okafor is an astute business executive and seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in management, business strategy, and the oil and gas industry. As the Chief Executive of SunTrust Atlantic Energies Limited, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth, reputation, and strategic direction across Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector.

He is an alumnus of both the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he completed the prestigious Advanced Management Program, and the Harvard Business School. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Vanderbilt University School of Law, where he distinguished himself academically, earning a place on the Dean's List and receiving the Vanderbilt Award for Scholastic Excellence.

Since SunTrust Atlantic's inception, he has been at the forefront of the company's strategic involvement in the Umusadege Field (PML 22). Through his active participation on the operating and management committees of the Umusadege Joint Venture, he continues to guide the company's engagement across the entire production value chain, ensuring value creation and operational excellence.

In 2020, under his leadership, SunTrust Atlantic was awarded a 35.82% participating interest in PPL 202 (formerly OML 23) during the marginal field bid round. He served as the inaugural Chairman of the Operating Committee of the PPL 202 Joint Venture and was the immediate past Chairman of the Board of Ingentia Energies Limited, operator of the Egbolom Field. His leadership has been instrumental in achieving first oil and initiating full field development at Egbolom.

He also serves on the boards of several industry-relevant companies, including:

• Umugini Pipeline Infrastructure Limited – owner and operator of a 52km crude oil pipeline from Kwale to Eriemu
• Midsun GGF Limited – a crude oil gathering and processing facility company
• Ingentia Energies Limited – operator of the Egbolom Field (PPL 202)

Through his deep industry knowledge, strategic foresight, and commitment to excellence, he continues to steer SunTrust Atlantic toward sustainable growth and long-term impact in the Nigerian energy sector.

Hilary Okonye is a seasoned oil and gas professional with over 13 years of hands-on experience in drilling, workover operations, and other upstream activities within the energy industry.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Production Engineering from the University of Benin, Benin City, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Hilary began his career at Addax Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited (APDL) as a Wellsite Drilling Engineer, where he gained solid foundational experience in well operations. He later joined SunTrust Atlantic, where he advanced steadily through various roles to become the Unit Head of the Wells Department—a position he has held with distinction for several years.

In his current role, Hilary oversees a diverse portfolio of well projects, including:

• The drilling of exploration, appraisal, and development wells
• The reactivation of idle assets through workover and intervention programs

He leads the Wells Team at Umusadege Field, with responsibilities covering:

• Well planning and scope development
• Operational readiness and execution of drilling and well services
• Workover operations
• Planning and preparation of well decommissioning (Plug & Abandonment - P&A) campaigns

Hilary is instrumental in developing in-house drilling and completion capabilities, including the design and implementation of structured Well Delivery Processes, Workover Procedures, and Well Intervention Protocols that align with best industry practices.

He actively contributes to cross-functional and multidisciplinary projects, including the development and continuous refinement of the Umusadege Field Development Plan.

Ekeno John Ndebbio is a seasoned finance and business professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across the consulting and oil & gas sectors.

His career spans a broad spectrum of financial management, audit, advisory, internal controls, and commercial operations, with demonstrated expertise in delivering value-driven financial solutions in complex industry environments.

Ekeno began his career at Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited before joining KPMG Professional Services, where he was involved in a wide range of client engagements across multiple industries. At KPMG, he gained in-depth experience in:

• Audit and accounting
• Advisory services
• Internal control design
• Process reviews

He joined SunTrust Atlantic Energies Limited in 2012 and has since held key roles within the organization, including Accountant, Finance Manager, and currently serves as General Manager, Finance and Commercial.

In this role, he is responsible for:

• Overseeing the company's financial planning
• Developing commercial strategy
• Risk management
• Operational finance

Ekeno holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from the University of Calabar and an MBA with a specialization in Oil and Gas Management from the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI).