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1 ERHC Energy (OTCBB: ERHC Energy (OTCBB: ERHE) ERHE) Presented on 10 th June 2009 at the London “Growth Company Investor Show 2009” by David Bovell Vice President - Corporate Development

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ERHC Energy Vice President Corporate Development, David Bovell, presented this week at the Growth Company Investor Show in London. He gave an overview of the Company's assets, the NSAI estimates of ERHC's prospective resources and the revised growth strategy.

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ERHC Energy (OTCBB: ERHE)ERHC Energy (OTCBB: ERHE)Presented on 10th June 2009 at the London

“Growth Company Investor Show 2009”

by David Bovell

Vice President - Corporate Development

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Cautionary StatementCautionary Statement

Statements during this presentation may concern ERHC Energy Inc.’s future operating milestones, future drilling operations, the planned exploration and appraisal program, future prospects, future investment opportunities and financing plans, future shareholders’ meetings, response to the Senate Subcommittee investigation, developments in the SEC investigation of the Company and related proceedings, as well as other matters that are not historical facts or information. Such statements are inherently subject to a variety of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, projected, expressed or implied. A discussion of the risk factors that could impact these areas and the Company’s overall business and financial performance can be found in the Company’s reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors include, among others, those relating to the Company’s ability to exploit its commercial interests in the JDZ and the exclusive territorial waters of São Tomé and Príncipe, general economic and business conditions, changes in foreign and domestic oil and gas exploration and production activity, competition, changes in foreign, political, social and economic conditions, regulatory initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations and various other matters, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Given these concerns, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on these statements. Each of the above statements speaks only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any of the above statements is based.

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors - The United States Securities and Exchange Commission permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved reserves that a company has demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing economic and operating conditions. We use certain terms on this Web site, such as "recoverable reserves potential," that the SEC's guidelines generally prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC. U.S. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 10-K. You may review our filing with the SEC at the following Web site: www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000799235.

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Introducing ERHCIntroducing ERHC

• Based in Houston

• Publicly traded on OTCBB → ERHE.OB

• Energy focused investment company

• Valuable oil and gas assets in West Africa

• Seeking new assets and opportunities

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Established Yet EmergingEstablished Yet Emerging

• Began trading on OTC in 2001

• Current Market cap is

circa $300 million

• Percentage of shares held

by insiders: 51.7%

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Experienced BoardExperienced Board

• Ambassador (rtd.) Howard Jeter Ambassador Jeter was U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and to the Republic of Botswana, and also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Director of West African Affairs, and Special Presidential Envoy to Liberia.

• Andrew Uzoigwe Dr. Uzoigwe retired from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) after holding numerous positions including Group Executive Director.

• Clement Nwizubo Mr. Nwizubo is a Certified Public Accountant, and member of America Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He is President of Clement E. Nwizubo, CPA, PC. Earlier he was the Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Primerica Corporation and other accounting positions.

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Strong ManagementStrong Management

• Peter Ntephe, Chief Operating Officer 20 years of experience in corporate law and governance. Oversees the general administration and governance of ERHC and its subsidiaries, ensuring the group meets its strategic objectives.

• David Bovell, Vice President - Corporate DevelopmentExpertise in corporate finance. He oversees strategies for corporate growth, including identification of appropriate opportunities for corporate mergers and acquisitions.

• Dan Gralla, Vice President - Technical More than 25 years in exploration and production projects around the world. Manages relation-ships with consortium partners and regulatory agencies, and helps to expand its asset base.

• Sylvan Odobulu, Controller Principal accounting officer, responsible for overseeing ERHC's day to day operations, preparing financial statements and managing the activities of the company's staff and service providers.

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ProgressProgress

We have created significant opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea and, through strategic alliances, have begun the

process of exploiting these. By the end 2009 progress will be demonstrable.

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Assets in the Gulf of Assets in the Gulf of GuineaGuinea

• Rights in six of the nine blocks of the Joint Development Zone

• Additional preferential rights in the Sao Tome & Principe Exclusive Economic Zone

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Nearby DiscoveriesNearby Discoveries

Bonga

Agbami

Ikija-1

Akpo-1

Ukot

Nnwa-2

Significant Discoveries:– Bonga: 700 million barrels– Ikija-1: 500 million barrels– Agbami: 1 billion barrels– Nnwa-2: Gas discovery– Akpo-1: 500 million barrels– Ukot: Oil discovery

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The JDZ and EEZThe JDZ and EEZ

EEZEEZJDZ

JDZ– 34,548 sq km area– Approximately 200 km off

the coastline of Nigeria and São Tomé & Principe

EEZ– Approximately 160,000

square km area

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ERHC’s JDZ InterestsERHC’s JDZ Interests

JDZ Block ERHC Current

  Participating Interest

Block 2 22%

Block 3 10%

Block 4 19.5%

Block 5 15%

Block 6 15%

Block 9 20%

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Recoverable Reserves Recoverable Reserves PotentialPotential

The combined recoverable reserves potential in the nine JDZ Blocks is

estimated at 14.4 billion barrelsSource: WesternGeco

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Significant FootholdSignificant Foothold

In total, ERHC has circa 12% of the exploration and production rights awarded in the JDZ by the Joint

Development Authority

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ERHC Prospective ERHC Prospective ResourcesResources

JDZ Block 3 (10% WI)

NSAI Best Risked Estimate:8,751 MBBL

10,543 MMCF

JDZ Block 4 (19.5% WI)

NSAI Best Risked Estimate:88,437 MBBL86,282 MMCF

JDZ Block 1ERHC does

not haveinterest

JDZ Block 2(22% WI)

NSAI Best Risked Estimate:38,334 MBBL47,908 MMCF

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Strong Technical Strong Technical PartnersPartners

• Addax Petroleum (TSX: AXC and LSE: AXC)

One of the largest oil and most successful producers in West Africa, plus significant production in the Middle East

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Strong Technical Strong Technical PartnersPartners

• Sinopec (NYSE: SNP)Operates an integrated oil and gas and chemical company in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong

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Full Carry RelationshipsFull Carry Relationships

• ERHC has a full carry in JDZ Blocks 2, 3 and 4

• 100% of ERHC’s upfront costs for exploration and production are covered by our technical partners

• Costs will be paid from a portion of profit oil and cost oil

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Drilling to commence in Drilling to commence in July 2009July 2009

• JDZ Block 2 – (Sinopec is Operator)

Block 2 → (1 well) – Rig to be announced

• JDZ Block 3 – (Anadarko is Operator)Block 3 → Deepwater Pathfinder (1 well)

• JDZ Block 4 – (Addax is Operator) Block 4 → Deepwater Pathfinder (3 wells)

Deepwater Pathfinder

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ERHC’s EEZ InterestsERHC’s EEZ Interests

• 100% interest in up to two blocks of ERHC’s choice

• Option for up to 15% paid working interest in two blocks of ERHC’s choice

• ERHC responsible for proportionate share of costs

EEZ

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Strong Financial PositionStrong Financial Position

• Well positioned to weather the credit crunch• Latest quarterly financial report (31March 2009):

– Cash assets of $25 million– No Debt

• The credit crunch will create opportunities• Looking to purchase “production”

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“…Those in a weaker position are having to sell assets or find partners for their most promising projects to get the

cash infusions they need.”- Wall Street Journal

October 7, 2008

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Risk DiversificationRisk Diversification

We will diversify risk by pursuing other growth opportunities by:

– Acquiring revenue-producing assets in both Africa and other diverse geographical areas

– Forging new strategic business partnerships and alliances

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Corporate Growth Corporate Growth InitiativeInitiative

Our growth strategy is tobuild on our success through additional investment in undervalued assets in both Africa and internationally

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Corporate Growth Corporate Growth Action ItemsAction Items

• Leverage technical and geographic expertise

• Looking to buy “producing assets”• Examining acquisitions opportunities

in:– North America– Europe– Middle East

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SummarySummary

• ERHC has an established and unrivaled exploration position

• Drilling is about to begin• ERHC’s assets are highly prospective• To accelerate growth we are seeking

acquisitions and business partners

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Contact InformationContact Information

David BovellPhone: +44-776-873-5695 (UK) +1-713-626-4700 (USA)

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.erhc.com