Triple A Petroleum, an energy company from South Sudan, organized a Women in Energy luncheon as part of the sixth edition of the South Sudan Oil & Power summit. At this event, the company’s Founder and CEO, Atong Amos Agook, led discussions on promoting women’s involvement, fostering capacity development, and sparking innovation in the African energy sector through gender diversity and inclusivity.
Triple A Petroleum recently conducted a forum featuring women from diverse backgrounds with the goal of addressing issues related to diversity. According to Agook, the mentorship offered during the forum enabled them to establish connections on a global scale.
“We want to promote knowledge and to do that, we need knowledge transfer and practical experiences that accelerate their advancement in the sector,” Atong said.
Agook’s statements were echoed by other prominent speakers, including Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, who serves as the DG Administration and Finance at South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum. Dr. Mathya emphasized that the key to addressing the issue lies in providing women with opportunities and the space to participate.
South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum offers internship and training programs for women. Dr. Mathya emphasized that these programs bring new entrants into the sector, fostering diversity, creating fresh economic opportunities, and driving innovation. She highlighted the importance of considering women as pivotal contributors to the economy, emphasizing their future role in the sector.
The national oil company (NOC) in the country also offers similar programs, with a specific focus on enhancing the involvement of women in leadership roles. Amb. Martha Nyamal, Deputy CEO/MD at Nilepet, expressed the NOC’s commitment to ensuring women’s participation in all aspects of Nilepet and involving them in decision-making processes. She stressed the importance of building women’s confidence, viewing them as the backbone of the nation, and recognizing that providing women with training and opportunities is vital for the company’s growth.
Agook’s statements were echoed by other prominent speakers, including Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, who serves as the DG Administration and Finance at South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum. Dr. Mathya emphasized that the key to addressing the issue lies in providing women with opportunities and the space to participate.
South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum offers internship and training programs for women. Dr. Mathya emphasized that these programs bring new entrants into the sector, fostering diversity, creating fresh economic opportunities, and driving innovation. She highlighted the importance of considering women as pivotal contributors to the economy, emphasizing their future role in the sector.
The national oil company (NOC) in the country also offers similar programs, with a specific focus on enhancing the involvement of women in leadership roles. Amb. Martha Nyamal, Deputy CEO/MD at Nilepet, expressed the NOC’s commitment to ensuring women’s participation in all aspects of Nilepet and involving them in decision-making processes. She stressed the importance of building women’s confidence, viewing them as the backbone of the nation, and recognizing that providing women with training and opportunities is vital for the company’s growth.