Proudly African, built for scale, and trusted where it counts.
BRADE is a Nigerian-headquartered energy and industrial project solutions group, operating across East and West Africa. We exist for one reason: to deliver the complex, high-stakes projects that shape Africa's energy future — and to deliver them the right way.
We are not a brokerage. We are not a middleman. We are an integrated delivery organisation — with in-house engineers, certified project managers, chemical specialists, and financial governance professionals working as one unit to take your project from concept to completion.
One Partner. Every Phase. No Gaps.
Energy projects in Africa are complex. Supply chains are long, environments are demanding, and the cost of a single coordination failure can be measured in weeks and millions. BRADE was built to eliminate that risk — by keeping critical capabilities under one roof, governed by one accountable team.
We are constantly Innovating
In a market where every company claims to deliver, BRADE is built differently. Here is what that means in practice:
BRADE is run by a formal board of directors with independent oversight of audit, risk, and major capital decisions. Our executives include PMI-certified project leaders, COREN-registered engineers, and former C-suite leaders from global institutions. When we say a project will be delivered to standard, there is an accountable structure behind that commitment — not just a handshake.
Many companies claim pan-African operations. BRADE has director-level governance and fully incorporated subsidiaries in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda — with people on the ground, not just a phone number. That means faster response, genuine local knowledge, and accountability that does not disappear when a deal is signed.
BRADE does not outsource responsibility. Whether it is well engineering, chemical blending, or reservoir studies, our team maintains direct oversight of quality, safety, and schedule at every stage. One relationship. One point of accountability. No finger-pointing when things get difficult.
We are actively integrating AI-driven operational analytics, digital project monitoring, and intelligent client engagement tools into our operations — because the next generation of African energy projects will demand it. We are not waiting for the future to arrive. We are building it.
This Summit’s theme — Africa Delivers M.O.R.E Together — is not an aspiration for BRADE. It is our operating model. We manage expectations with data, own outcomes with governance, respond to change with agility, and expand our impact through strategic partnerships across the continent.
Our Leadership
Ese Avanoma
Mr Avanoma is an accomplished oil and gas professional and project manager with over 16 years oil industry experience in Drilling & Completions Engineering, Wireline Logging, Production Optimization and Production Surface Facilities in USA, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Gabon, France, UK, Algeria & Colombia.
Kester Tonejit Awani
With a PhD and globally recognized certifications in project and agile management (PMP®, PMI-ACP®), Dr. Awani brings a disciplined, strategic approach to leadership, execution, and operational excellence. His work focuses on helping leaders move from vision to execution – aligning strategy, structure, and people to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Robinson Ogholo
Mr. OGHOLO Robinson is the Chief Financial Officer of BRADE Consulting Ltd. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance from the University of Benin.
He is a seasoned accounting professional with over 14 years’ experience spanning across Audit, Telecoms, Oil & Gas industries.
Adebowale Alabi
Victor Imevbore
His vision, drive and passion for excellence has facilitated steady growth in ERML and BRADE Oil & Gas Limited, Uganda.
Victor Imevbore is a Director at BRADE Oil & Gas Limited, Uganda.
Dr. Paul Kiwanuka-Mukiibi (MD)
Johnson Agoreyo
Rotimi Bright
Seasoned petroleum engineer with extensive technical and managerial experience. Over 30 years of experience in petroleum & reservoir engineering, M&A, evaluation, appraisal, development & management.
Trusted by many
Our clients include some of the most recognised names in global and African energy. We have built strong relationships and partnerships founded on trust and excellent delivery. Our clients and partners trust us completely to deliver on our promise – always.
Built for Tomorrow's Projects, Starting Today.
Africa's energy sector is not standing still — and neither is BRADE.
We are actively investing in AI-driven operational analytics that give project teams real-time visibility into performance, risk, and schedule. We are building digital infrastructure that enables clients to engage with us instantly — whether they are in Lagos, Kampala, or Cape Town.
And we are doing something that too few African energy companies invest in: localising next-generation technology for African project environments, rather than importing foreign solutions that do not account for local realities.
At this year's PMI Global Summit, where the agenda includes AI applications in African infrastructure and tools for managing mega-projects, BRADE is not just an attendee. We are a case study in what it looks like to build with intention.
Lets talk about your next project
Whether you are a project director looking for a delivery partner, an investor evaluating energy opportunities in Africa, or a professional curious about what BRADE does — we would like to have that conversation.
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