Oando PLC reinforced its commitment to values-led leadership, institutional resilience and long-term stakeholder value at the Boston Consulting Group Lagos 10thAnniversary event, held on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Lagos.
Since establishing its Lagos office in 2016, Boston Consulting Group has become an important part of Nigeria’s advisory and business landscape, supporting conversations around growth, competitiveness and institutional transformation.Its 10th anniversary in the country provided a timely platform to reflect not only on BCG’s journey in Nigeria, but also on the wider forces shaping business leadership, investment and economic development across the market. Against this backdrop, the event brought together senior stakeholders to examine how organisations can navigate disruption, strengthen resilience and position themselves for sustainable growth.
The anniversary event convened senior business leaders, policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders to reflect on the forces shaping business, investment and economic growth in Nigeria, Africa and the wider global economy. Discussions focused on how geopolitical developments, technological advancement, evolving energy priorities, regulatory certainty and shifting capital flows are reshaping the business landscape and increasing the complexity of leadership in uncertain times.
Setting the tone for the conversation, Maurice Berns, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group’s London office and Chair of BCG’s Centre for Energy Impact, described the current global environment as one of rapid change.
“This is one ofthe periods of most rapid change I have seen, with CEOs and leaders navigatinga range of compounding factors, from geopolitics and AI to energy, conflict and shifting global trade dynamics,” he said.
His remarks underscored the extent to which businesses now operate within an increasingly interconnected global system, where geopolitical developments and energy security concerns, to name a few, continue to influence investment decisions and economic priorities. For markets such as Nigeria, these shifts have significant implications for competitiveness and long-term strategic planning.
The market implications of this shifting environment were further reflected in remarks by Tolu Aina, Partner at BCG, who spoke to the need for Nigeria to strengthen the foundations required to finance growth more sustainably. His contribution highlighted the importance of mobilising domestic savings, deepening local capital markets, improving governance and building productive capacity as countries compete for investment in an increasingly selective global capital environment.
Bringing the discussion into sharper focus for Nigeria’s energy sector, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, highlighted the role of regulatory certainty,competitiveness and security in attracting investment into the upstream oil and gas industry. Speaking on the risks that influence the cost of capital, she noted that the Petroleum Industry Act had helped provide greater certainty to the industry, while subsequent policy interventions and improved security conditions had contributed to renewed investor confidence.
“Cost competitiveness helps to secure investments. The security of the environment helps to secure investments. The regulatory structure of the environment in which we operate also helps to secure investments,”Eyesan said.
Together, the perspectives shared by Berns, Aina and Eyesan framed a central challenge for business leaders: how to interpret global disruption, strengthen local market fundamentals and build the institutional confidence required to attract capital and create long-term value. It was within this context that Oando’s contribution focused on the role of values-led leadership, governance and trust in helping organisations remain resilient through uncertainty.
Representing Oando on the panel was Ayotola Jagun, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, who spoke on the importance of building resilient organisations anchored on strong values, effective governance and stakeholder trust.
Commenting on how leaders can navigate uncertainty while preserving stakeholder confidence, Jagun said, “It is not at the time of crisis that an organisation defines its values. Those values must already be in place, with clear non-negotiables that guide leadership on what will not be compromised, even under pressure.”
Her contribution reinforced the importance of values-led leadership as a practical business imperative, particularly in environments where organisations must respond to volatility, complexity and changing stakeholder expectations. She noted that organisations operating in complex environments must move beyond systems designed solely for stability and instead build structures that can adapt to ambiguity and change through clear communication, strong governance, effective risk management, strategic foresight and informed decision-making.
The contributions reflected a central message for the wider market: in an era of rapid change,long-term value will be created by countries, sectors and companies that can respond to external disruption while strengthening the systems, governance structures and values that support sustainable growth. For Nigeria’s business community, this is especially significant as the country continues to strengthen its role in Africa’s economic and energy future.
Oando’s participation in the event underscores the Company’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, deepening stakeholder trust and advancing responsible business leadership across Africa’s energy landscape. As businesses continue to operate within an increasingly complex global environment, Oando remains focused on driving long-term value through strong governance, strategic foresight, sustainability and disciplined leadership.
