NOG Energy Week 2026: Infodata Pushes AI, Cybersecurity as Drivers of Nigeria’s Digital Energy Future
Infodata Professional Services has urged oil and gas operators in Nigeria to accelerate investments in secure digital transformation, warning that organizations that fail to modernize their operations risk falling behind in an increasingly technology-driven global energy industry.
Speaking in an interview on the sidelines at the NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, the company’s Sales Leader for Oil & Gas Operations, Engr. Nduka Nwosu, said the conference reaffirmed that digital transformation, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) have become central to the future of energy production.
According to him, the annual energy conference provided a strategic platform for Infodata Professional Services to showcase cutting-edge digital technologies capable of enhancing operational efficiency, protecting critical infrastructure and supporting the industry’s transition to smarter, more resilient operations.
“We demonstrated how digital technologies and cybersecurity can help operators improve operational efficiency, protect critical infrastructure and accelerate their digital transformation initiatives,” Nwosu said, adding that the event also enabled the company to deepen relationships with existing customers while opening new opportunities for strategic collaboration.
He identified three dominant trends shaping discussions across the conference: the growing urgency of digital transformation, heightened attention to cybersecurity, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics across the oil and gas value chain.
According to him, digital transformation has moved beyond being an option to becoming a business necessity, while cybersecurity has now become a boardroom priority as operators increasingly confront sophisticated cyber threats targeting operational technology environments.
Engr. Nwosu explained that AI is already transforming the sector by enabling companies to process massive volumes of operational data, improve predictive maintenance, strengthen asset reliability, enhance cyber threat detection and optimize production processes.
“When implemented responsibly, AI improves decision-making and operational performance,” he stated.
The Infodata senior executive noted that his company continues to support Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through specialized technology solutions designed to modernize industrial infrastructure without compromising safety or operational continuity.
He listed the company’s core offerings to include OT cybersecurity, network segmentation, threat monitoring, data protection, systems integration, managed services and compliance alignment, all aimed at helping operators build secure and resilient digital environments.
Highlighting the growing importance of operational technology security, Nwosu warned that cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems could disrupt production, endanger personnel and inflict substantial financial losses on operators.
“Operational Technology systems control critical industrial processes. Protecting these environments requires a specialized approach that balances security with operational continuity,” he said.
Looking ahead, Engr. Nwosu predicted that digital oilfields would become increasingly important in boosting production efficiency, minimizing downtime and promoting data-driven decision-making across Nigeria’s energy industry.
He stressed that realizing this vision would require stronger collaboration among engineering firms, technology providers, operators and regulators to deliver integrated digital solutions capable of addressing both physical infrastructure and digital operations.
He also emphasized the complementary roles of engineering companies and technology firms, noting that while engineering firms bring expertise in plant design and project execution, technology providers contribute cybersecurity, automation, digital platforms and advanced data solutions needed for modern industrial operations.
Calling on industry stakeholders to embrace innovation, Nwosu urged operators to invest strategically in secure digital transformation to improve efficiency, strengthen operational resilience and remain globally competitive.
“The energy industry is evolving rapidly. Organizations that invest strategically in secure digital transformation will be better positioned to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and remain competitive,” he said.
On the company’s future direction, Nwosu disclosed that Infodata Professional Services will continue investing in advanced technologies, building local technical capacity and expanding partnerships to support Nigeria’s evolving energy sector.
He said the company’s long-term vision is to help organizations deploy secure, scalable and innovative digital solutions that promote sustainable growth while strengthening the resilience of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Also speaking, Regional Operations Manager, Chika Udensi, said his participation at NOG Energy Week was focused on understanding the evolving operational and technology priorities of organizations across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, with the aim of identifying practical solutions that address real business challenges.
According to Udensi, Infodata Professional Services adopts a consultative engagement model that begins with discovery workshops designed to uncover customer pain points, operational bottlenecks and strategic business objectives before recommending technology solutions.
“Our approach is not to sell products first; it is to understand the customer’s business. We engage organizations through collaborative workshops to identify operational challenges, define use cases and recommend the right combination of technologies and services that deliver measurable business outcomes,” he said.
Udensi explained that through Infodata’s extensive ecosystem of global technology partners, the company is able to deliver best-fit solutions spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital resilience, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data management, automation and managed services across the Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas and Telecommunications sectors.
He noted that discussions at the conference revealed a growing demand among operators and oilfield service companies for solutions that improve operational efficiency while enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.
According to him, some of the key challenges identified include delays in processing large volumes of historical operational data, difficulties in building and operationalizing AI models, limited visibility across distributed operational environments, increasing cybersecurity risks to operational technology (OT) systems, aging infrastructure, fragmented data sources, and the need for predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
“As organizations continue to digitize their operations, there is an increasing need to transform historical and real-time operational data into actionable intelligence. AI, advanced analytics and secure digital platforms are helping organizations accelerate decision-making, improve asset reliability, optimize production and strengthen operational resilience,” Udensi stated.
He disclosed that Infodata will be engaging operators, marginal field owners, refineries, exploration and production companies, and oilfield service providers through targeted discovery workshops to better understand their unique operational environments and develop tailored technology roadmaps.
“Our goal is to work closely with customers to identify opportunities where technology can simplify operations, improve productivity, strengthen cybersecurity and deliver long-term business value. By combining our consultative methodology with our partnerships with leading global OEMs, we are able to recommend solutions that are aligned to each organization’s operational and business objectives,” he added.
Udensi reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the digital transformation of Nigeria’s energy sector through integrated technology solutions, professional services and strategic partnerships that enable organizations to operate more securely, efficiently and competitively.
