Co. Founder, NNPG
Head of Organizational Governance Committee
Dr. Collins Ndibe is the founder of the Network of Nigerian Professionals in Germany (NNPG). He has over 14 years of extensive experience delivering complex process engineering and project management solutions in the field of Waste-to-Energy. He has a proven track record in process design, optimization, and project execution, covering concept development, detailed engineering, commissioning, and operational support. His expertise includes process simulation, development of PFDs and P&IDs, HAZOP facilitation, functional design specifications, process safety, and multidisciplinary coordination. Dr. Ndibe currently works as a Process Engineering Manager and has demonstrated strong leadership in guiding engineering teams while interfacing with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies. He holds a PhD in Energy and Process Engineering and an MSc in Air Quality Control, Solid Waste, and Wastewater Process Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. He also earned an Advanced Master's degree in Renewable Energies and Energy Economics from the University of Koblenz, Germany, and a BSc in Chemistry/Biochemistry from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. Dr. Ndibe has several peer-reviewed publications in the field of energy, has worked with DIN and ISO as an Expert Contributor, and served as a board member of the Innovation Board of Steinmüller Engineering GmbH from 2020 to 2021.
Co. Founder , NNPG
Head of Communications and Media Committee
Eghe O. Herrmann is a founding member of the Network of Nigerian Professionals in Germany (NNPG) and Head of the Communications and Media Committee. She has over 12 years of experience driving innovation across the global energy landscape. Her expertise spans the full project lifecycle—from process engineering design in the Oil & Gas and Renewable sectors to project management for high-impact Power-to-X (PtX) initiatives. Ms. Herrmann holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and a Master of Science in Chemical and Energy Engineering from Otto von Guericke Universität, Germany. She works at the intersection of the energy, chemical, and petrochemical industries, promoting sustainable energy adoption and transforming decarbonization concepts into industrial realities.
Co. Founder, NNPG
Head of Strategy and Finance Committee
Dr. Chigozie Nweke-Eze is a founding member of NNPG and Head of the Strategy and Finance Committee. He is an economist and geographer with over 16 years of experience specializing in international financing and the development of large-scale and cross-border energy and infrastructure projects. He is the founder of Integrated Africa Power (IAP) and a board member of the Africa Business Chamber (AfBC) in London. He has advised African and European governments, international organizations, and private firms, including adidas, Endeva, REN21, and GIZ. His academic career includes research roles at the University of Bonn and the Research Institute for Sustainability Potsdam, as well as teaching roles at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, CIFE, and the University of Oxford. Dr. Nweke-Eze holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Bonn and an MA in Development Economics and International Studies from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. His insights are regularly featured in outlets such as PV Magazine Global, Deutsche Welle, and The Times.
Co. Founder, NNPG
Head of Events and Cultural Affairs Committee
Odinakachi (Ody) Nwadikeh is a founding member of NNPG and Head of the Events and Cultural Affairs Committee. She is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience across multiple industries, including banking, automotive, and manufacturing. Ms. Nwadikeh holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from the University of Michigan–Dearborn, USA. She currently works as a Supply Chain Project Manager, where she leads cross-functional initiatives and delivers data-driven, process-focused solutions.
Co. Founder, NNPG
Head of Partnerships
Oluwaseun Oguntade is a founding member of the Network of Nigerian Professionals in Germany (NNPG) and Head of Partnerships. He is a consultant for the planning and development of Greenfield and Brownfield Bioenergy Projects. He leads Waste-to-Power initiatives, with interests in Powerfuels projects. He has worked with Agraferm Technologies AG as a Project Engineer and Product Development Engineer, and with ABO WIND AG as a Project Manager for Project Development. In 2015, he worked with a Bavarian modular biomass gasification start-up as a Sales Engineer for project development in Africa. Mr. Oguntade holds a Master of Science in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering from Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg) and a Master of Technology Management from the Northern Institute of Technology Management (NIT), Hamburg.
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