The Management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has announced that Engr. Chuka Eze, Managing Director of Frazimex Engineering Limited (Oilserv Group), will deliver the keynote address at the Realnews 14th Anniversary Lecture.
The keynote address will set the tone for the lecture, entitled “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa.” It will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, starting 10am.
Eze’s acceptance to keynote the lecture was communicated to Realnews through his letter dated June 14, 2026, stating: “It is indeed a profound honour to be considered for this important event. I commend Realnews Magazine for its sustained commitment to promoting informed discourse on issues of national and continental importance through its annual anniversary lecture series, which has become a respected platform for thought leadership and public engagement.
“I confirm acceptance of your invitation and look forward to joining other distinguished guests, stakeholders, and participants at the event.”
Also, Jubilee Isong, Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Oilserv Group, in an email on Wednesday, October 27, said: “Once again, we appreciate the invitation and the opportunity for Engr. Chuka Eze to deliver the keynote address on “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa.” The theme is particularly relevant to the current energy landscape and the broader conversation around Africa’s energy security and development.”
Eze is a seasoned engineering and business executive with nearly 30 years 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 named the Best Graduating Electrical Engineering Student for the 1995 session. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a specialization in Management, from the same institution.
His professional career includes extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, progressing from Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to senior engineering, commercial, asset management, and executive management positions. His international experience includes assignments as Resident Engineer in Germany, covering 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 in recognition of his performance, contributions, and leadership. Under his leadership, Frazimex has strengthened its engineering capabilities, developed a quality- and performance-driven workforce, and enhanced its visibility within the oil and gas industry.
Among his significant professional contributions is his leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering the detailed engineering design for the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project, Segment 1, comprising a 40-inch, 303.4-kilometre pipeline, a 24-inch, 15-kilometre spur line, and associated gas facilities.
A strong advocate for Nigerian human capital development, Engr. Chuka Eze is passionate about mentoring and developing young Nigerian engineers, promoting professional excellence, and advancing gender equality through the recognition and empowerment of qualified, high-performing 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 COREN and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). He is also an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor and has participated in several international industry conferences, including the Offshore Technology Conference and SAIPEC, contributing to technical discussions and executive-level engagements.
His recognitions include the 2022 Nigerian National Legacy Award for Best Deep-Water Technology and the African Prize for Leadership Excellence 2022 as Oil and Gas Personality Leadership Prize Winner of the Year.
Engr. Chuka Eze’s professional philosophy is anchored in integrity, excellence, and accountability: “Do your best and do the right things at all times.”
