Patience Dappa, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Masters Energy Group, has been celebrated as one of the top 10 women CEOs shaping Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This recognition places her among a class of visionary female leaders whose impact is redefining the nation’s energy landscape.
Dappa, who leads Masters Energy Group, an integrated energy logistics giant founded in 2005, has overseen the company’s remarkable growth and diversification. Under her leadership, Masters Energy has expanded its operations across petroleum marketing, trading, gas distribution, shipping, and terminal services, cementing its place as a formidable player in the sector.
Her rise to the top of one of Nigeria’s most competitive and male-dominated industries reflects resilience, expertise, and exceptional managerial acumen. Colleagues and industry watchers have often credited her with bringing innovation, sustainability, and efficiency into the company’s operations, while also prioritizing corporate social responsibility.
Over the years, Dappa has distinguished herself as a trailblazer, breaking barriers for women in leadership and inspiring a new generation of professionals in the oil and gas space. Her strategic vision and steady hand continue to keep Masters Energy Group at the forefront of energy logistics, both locally and across West Africa.
By earning a place among Nigeria’s top women CEOs, Patience Dappa not only underscores her personal achievements but also symbolizes the growing influence of women leaders in the oil and gas industry, a sector critical to the nation’s economic future.