Seplat Energy has announced the appointment of Tony Elumelu, founder and chairman of Heirs Holdings, as a Non-Executive Director.
The appointment takes effect from January 22, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
This, according to the statement, follows the resignation of Olivier Cleret De Langavant, who stepped down as a Non-Executive director after serving the company since January 2020.
“Following the company’s prior announcement regarding the sale of Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA (“M&P”) 20.07 per cent shareholding in Seplat to a combination of Heirs Holdings Limited and Heirs Energies Limited, the Board of Seplat Energy today announces the resignation of Olivier Cleret De Langavant as a Non-Executive Director effective 22 January 2026.
“The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, as a Non-Executive Director on the Board effective 22 January 2026.”
Mr Elumelu is a distinguished African investor and philanthropist, globally recognised as one of the most prominent voices on Africa’s transformation agenda.
He also serves as Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Heirs Energies, Transcorp Group, whose subsidiaries include Transcorp Power, and Transcorp Hotels Plc, Nigeria’s foremost hospitality brand.
In 2010, he established The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries.
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His global influence has been widely acknowledged, including recognition as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World (2020) and the conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (2022).
He also serves on several global boards, including UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council and the International Monetary Fund’s Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth.
“We are confident that Mr Elumelu’s extensive experience and visionary leadership will significantly advance Seplat Energy’s strategic objectives and reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and long-term success,” the statement said.
The company expressed gratitude to Mr Langavant for his outstanding service and welcomed Elumelu to the Board.
