Dr. Eloka Umeh is a seasoned energy executive, engineer, and strategist with over two decades of global experience spanning the oil & gas, power generation, and aviation sectors. As Executive Advisor to Mesa Energy, Dr. Umeh provides strategic counsel on project selection, procurement, mobilization, and execution—particularly within the oil and gas sector—as Mesa establishes its footprint across energy infrastructure development. He is the Founder and CEO of Fedikore Ltd, an indigenous Nigerian energy company focused on the development and operation of power generation assets, including on-grid, embedded, and captive gas plants. Under his leadership, Fedikore commissioned a 4MW captive gas plant in Enugu State in 2023, marking a significant milestone in local energy delivery. Prior to founding Fedikore, Dr. Umeh served as Group Chief Operating Officer of the Obijackson/Nestoil Group, where he held multiple executive roles, including Executive Director of Nestoil Ltd, founding MD/CEO of Century Power Generation Ltd, and founding MD/CEO of Nesto Aviation Services Ltd. He led the execution of large-scale pipeline EPC projects in the Niger Delta—navigating complex terrain and stakeholder challenges—while also overseeing the group’s aviation charter business.

Dr. Umeh began his career at General Electric in the United States, where he spent over a decade in R&D, engineering, and leadership roles. His work at GE Aviation and GE’s Global Research Center included advanced technology development for both commercial and military jet engines, and collaboration with NASA on cutting-edge sensor systems. He holds six U.S. patents and over a dozen technical publications in high-efficiency, low-emission gas turbine technology. He is a member of the Anambra State Governor’s Power Committee and served as a power expert on the Abia State Transition Council. Dr. Umeh holds a PhD and MSc in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY), a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (FL), and a BEng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria. He is also an alumnus of GE’s Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP).

Dr. Umeh brings to Mesa Energy a rare blend of technical depth, strategic foresight, and a proven track record in executing high-impact energy projects. Outside of his professional pursuits, he is a philanthropist, mentor, aspiring falconer, and student pilot.