The Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta state, in collaboration with the African Child Foundation (ACF) has announced its readiness to host the 2024 Petroleum Industry Awards in which over 30 companies and personalities are expected to be recipients.
According to a statement by the Vice-Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, 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.
The university had in previous editions, celebrated outstanding and inspiring individuals and corporations who have displayed a rare sense of excellence and professionalism as well as corporate social responsibility in their different sectors.
Some of this year’s award recipients, the statement added, include; Dr. Daniel Omoyibo, Dr Rotimi Ajayi, Dr Alfred Okogu of Arco Group, Mr. Spencer Onosode of Pillar Oil and Gas, Dozzy Lubricants, Engr. Lawrence C. Achigbu, Dr. Mrs Seinye Lulu Briggs, Managing Director Shell Petroleum Development Company and Mr. Osagie Okunbor.
The list also includes Engr. Simbi Wabote of the Local Content Board; H.E Peter Mbah of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited; Chief Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State, Petroleum Resources; A.Y.M. Shafa Limited; OVH Energy Limited; Seahorse Lubricant; Ofure Global International Services Limited; Engr. Osa O. Wieadolo and Alpha Integrated Services Limited.
Others are Prof. Anthony O. Adegbulugbe of Green Energy International Limited; IBAFON OIL Limited; Engr Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, former Managing Director of the NDDC; Johif Integrated Services Ltd; Colenco Consulting Ltd; Geoplex Drilling, Moni Pulo Ltd; Tantita security services Nigeria Limited; Kalm Marine and Petro services Limited; Starzs Marine and Engineering Limited; and Engr. Gbenga Komolafe (FNSE) among others.
The vice chancellor 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.
“FUPRE Awards has raised the bar in showcasing hard work as a panacea for advancement, the 2024 edition 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”.
In his remarks according to the statement, the representative of the African Child Foundation, Mr Donaldson Onosakponome, assured the University management that only credible companies and individuals will scale through the crucible of nominations.