Uhabia Ojike, Country Leader at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria and a member of the Africa Regional Committee sponsoring Energy and Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology and English-speaking West Africa. He is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience, particularly distinguished in the oil and gas industry. Under Uhabia’s leadership, the firm became a member of the Forvis Mazars global network, aligning with one of the world’s leading professional services networks. His stewardship has driven the firm’s growth and strengthened its reputation for delivering high-quality audit, tax, and advisory services. Membership of Professional Bodies. Uhabia holds a B.Sc. in Banking and Fice from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and an MBA from the University of Manchester. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). To further enhance his leadership acumen, he completed the prestigious Leading Professional Services Firm Program at Harvard Business School. His deep sector knowledge has positioned him as a trusted advisor to multinational corporations navigating complex ficial landscapes. Uhabia has led several high-impact engagements in the oil and gas sector, including audits for PS Offshore Nigeria Limited, Lekoil Nigeria, and Addax Petroleum (a Sinopec Group Company); due diligence for Total Nigeria PLC; and agreed-upon procedures for Antan Producing Limited, among others. These projects underscore his ability to deliver strategic insights that help clients identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and achieve regulatory compliance. In addition to his technical expertise, Uhabia is a recognized leader in audit, tax, and consulting across various sectors such as telecommunications, banking, insurance, aviation, and manufacturing. Uhabia’s visionary leadership and oil and gas specialization make him a key figure in shaping ficial advisory services within the energy sector. Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.