Motopeda Oluyide is a highly experienced business professional with over 17 years of expertise in the oil and gas industry. He currently serves as the Managing Director of East & West African Gas Pipeline Company, where he oversees the strategic direction and growth of the company. Motopeda started his career at British American Tobacco as a Sales Representative and later joined African Petroleum Plc, where he held various roles, including Operations Officer and Sales Manager. He then moved to the oil and gas industry, working as a Business Development Manager at Petrofac and a Project Manager at Saipem. Throughout his career, Motopeda has received several awards and recognition for his contributions to the energy industry, including being named one of the Top 100 Oil and Gas Leaders in Africa by Energy Capital & Power in 2019. Motopeda holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Lagos Business School. He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Project Management Institute. Motopeda is passionate about mentoring young professionals and supporting community development initiatives.