From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva have been named among recipients of this year’s edition of petroleum industry awards.
The award ceremony would be hosted by the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta State in collaboration with the African Child Foundation.
Other recipients include Daniel Omoyibo, Rotimi Ajayi, Alfred Okogu of Arco Group; Mr Spencer Onosode of Pillar Oil and Gas, Dozzy Lubricants; Lawrence C. Achigbu; Mrs Seinye Lulu Briggs, Managing Director Shell Petroleum Development Company; Mr Osagie Okunbor; Simbi Wabote of Local Content Board; Prof. Anthony O. Adegbulugbe of Green Energy international limited; Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, former Managing Director of the NDDC; Osa O. Wieadolo Gbenga Komolafe (FNSE) among other personalities.
Some companies in the petroleum industry are also named as recipients of the award. They include A.Y.M. Shafa Limited, OVH Energy Limited, Seahorse Lubricant, Ofure Global International Services Limited, Alpha Integrated Services Limited, IBAFON OIL Limited, Johif Integrated Services Ltd, Colenco Consulting Ltd, Geoplex Drilling, MONI PULO LIMITED, Tabitha Security Services Nigeria Limited, Kalim Marine & Petroleum Services Limited, and Starzs Marine and Engineering Limited.
In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, said the annual award had previously celebrated outstanding and inspiring individuals and corporations who have displayed a rare sense of excellence and professionalism as well as corporate social responsibility in different sectors.
Prof. Rim-Rukeh noted that the university as a research institute, “understands that recognizing the outstanding achievements made within the Upstream and Downstream sectors of the Oil & Gas Industry; rewarding success and commitment to health & safety, environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility will in no small measure upscale the standard for excellence and healthy competition in the sector.
“FUPRE awards have raised the bar in showcasing hard work as a panacea for advancement.”
He commended companies like Shell Petroleum Development Company and others for registering their presence in the institution through viable projects and encouraged others to emulate their good deeds.
The VC added that the award ceremony will witness a cross-section of oil and gas players and stakeholders from the government, upstream, midstream, downstream, regulators, civil society, financial institutions, and insurers, among others.
Mr Donaldson Onosakponome, who represented the African Child Foundation, assured the university management that only credible companies and individuals would be nominated.
