Erin Energy Corporation announced the results of the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 25, 2016 and changes to its board of directors (Board) and management team. John Hofmeister named as Chairman of the Board and Segun Omidele is named as CEO. Mr. Segun Omidele has been with Erin Energy since 2011 and previously served as its COO.

He will now assume the role of CEO and serve as an executive director on the Company's Board. Prior to Erin Energy, Mr. Omidele worked for 28 years with Shell in various leadership roles. Mr. Michael Stinson and Mr. Omidele were elected to fill vacancies resulting from the retirement of Dr. Kase Lawal and Ms. Hazel O'Leary.