Yemisi Izuora
Shell has won awards at the 25th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week Conference and Exhibition in Abuja in recognition of pioneering contributions to the energy industry in the country. It won the Equality in Energy award while a Shell company, Daystar Power was honoured with the Sustainability in Energy award.
The honours which were part of the recognitions announced at the NOG Energy Awards Wednesday night recognize Shell for leading the way in equality, diversity and inclusion while Daystar Power was commended for initiatives towards decarbonisation.
The awards highlight the contributions of Shell businesses to the development of Nigeria, pioneering oil and gas production in the country with a presence dating back more than 60 years ago.
A determined effort to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in its businesses has resulted in the appointment of women to key posts, including last month’s naming of former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria. She is the first Nigerian to hold the combined roles and assumes duty on the first of next month.
For its part, Daystar Power has continued to provide “solar and hybrid energy solutions for businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire.”
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari congratulated the awardees and commended the collaboration and teamwork that contributed to a successful conference.
Shell is a key sponsor of the Nigeria Oil and Gas conference and mounted an exhibition in addition to hosting a well-attended dinner on Tuesday night. In remarks read on his behalf by General Manager Wells and Geoscience Operations Nigeria, Joseph Mordi, Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair Marno de Jong said: “We will continue to play our role in developing the industry and help to promote economic growth in Nigeria through the efficient delivery of our businesses in deepwater oil and gas production, integrated gas, renewables and power solutions.”