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Sahara Group Unveils Appointments To Drive Downstream Transformation
Sahara Group, a leading sustainable energy and infrastructure conglomerate is propelling transformation of its downstream business with strategic appointments including Foluso Sobanjo as Head, Africa Downstream, and Nomnso Dike as Chief Executive Officer, Asharami Synergy Limited, a Sahara Group downstream company in Nigeria.
Biztellers report that other appointments include Yvette Selormey, as Country Manager, Asharami Energy Resources Limited, Zambia and Yaa Serwaa Alifo, Head, Sahara Downstream, Ghana.
The newly appointed business leaders have since assumed their new roles.
Sahara Group’s downstream division has operations spanning across the entire downstream supply chain, deploying innovative technology in product procurement and trade, warehousing and storage, marketing, distribution, and retail of petroleum products across Africa.
With over 20 years’ experience in sundry leadership positions in the downstream sector, Sobanjo said he was looking forward to overseeing the next phase of Sahara’s downstream business transformation.
He said, “Sahara Group already has a formidable position as a foremost downstream business in Africa. For us at Sahara, the quest now is to work towards making a difference in the sector to ensure our customers across Africa have more access to seamless, reliable, accessible, and clean energy solutions.”
On his part, CEO, Asharami Synergy, expressed enthusiasm and delight at the opportunity to work with all stakeholders to raise the bar and establish a robust supply chain machinery that is “transformative, reliable and sustainable”.
“With over eighteen years of experience as a finance and business development professional and having worked in different capacities in Sahara Group, this new phase of growth will certainly produce a new level of service excellence and smart solutions,” he said.
Former Managing Director, Sahara Downstream, Ghana, Selormey, said she was looking forward to the opportunities and challenges as she steers Sahara’s operations in Zambia through Asharami Energy Resources Limited.
“We have great plans for Zambia, and we are confident that the market will experience distinctive service levels across the value chain. Sahara Group always seeks to bring energy to life responsibly; we shall surpass our targets all to the benefit of the good people of Zambia,” she stated.
According to Yaa Serwaa Alifo, a product of the prestigious Sahara Graduate Management Trainee Program, taking over the reins of the downstream business in Ghana is a “huge platform”, given the successes and unique pedigree Sahara has in Ghana. “I draw inspiration from the fact that we have the most excellent professionals in Ghana’s oil and Gas industry here at Sahara and I know we will achieve greater things and give the market a breath of fresh experiences,” she added.
Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group, Bethel Obioma, said the appointments were indicative of the unique array of talent in Sahara Group that drives organic growth into sundry leadership positions.
Obioma said Sahara Group’s sustainable future model has seen employees rise from entry levels to serve in various capacities and markets as business leaders.
“Sahara offers you a career path that can launch you into different roles across our businesses in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our downstream business in Africa is set for a journey into the new dispensation of bespoke energy solutions that will spur economic growth and development across the continent,” he said.
Sahara Group’s downstream business is known for its commitment to ensuring global quality, health, safety, and environmental sustainability. Asharami Synergy in Nigeria is a recipient of three certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certifications include the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has been named Major Oil Company of the Year for last year by a Nigerian publication, Energy Times.
Biztellers reports that this is in recognition of the company’s contributions to deep-water oil and gas development and the industry generally.
Energy Times also awarded the title of Amazon of Nigeria’s Oil Sector for 2024 to Elohor Aiboni, a former Managing Director of SNEPCo now on international assignment in Brunei.
The awards were presented to SNEPCo’s Senior Operations Manager, Bolanle Odunayo-Ojo, who represented the Managing Director, Ronald Adams at a ceremony attended by key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
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“We are honored to receive the recognitions for the company and our former Managing Director as they underscore our dedication to excellence in the upstream sector,” Bolanle stated. “The modest achievements are result from teamwork and support by our partners, particularly the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and regulatory agencies. The awards encourage us to continue to work together to power progress and innovation in Nigeria’s energy landscape.”
The SNEPCo has been a pioneer in Nigeria’s deep-water oil and gas production since it began production from Bonga in 2005, Nigeria’s first deep-water well. Gas from Bonga is also piped to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited at Bonny Island. SNEPCo’s operations have led to significant discoveries, including Bonga Southwest in 2001 and Bonga Northwest, which began production on August 5, 2014.
In its award, the Board of Directors of Energy Times pointed to the continuing success of Bonga, notably production of the 1 billionth barrel of oil in February 2023 and the recent Final Investment Decision on the $5 billion Bonga North project.
The award on Aiboni’s highlights a career that has seen her serve in various business and leadership roles within and outside Nigeria. She was appointed Managing Director of SNEPCo in 2021 and led initiatives that deepened operational efficiency, local content development and social investment projects across the six geopolitical zones in the country.
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo,) one of the sponsors of the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF) has commended it as a platform for driving change in Nigeria’s energy sector through the discussions that centre on business performance, cost discipline and process simplification.
“This event is special to the Shell brand, not only because of the nostalgia of Oloibiri but the quality of discourse it has enabled in our sector over the years,” SNEPCO Managing Director Ronald Adams said in a goodwill speech delivered by General Manager, Wells and Geosciences Operations Joe Mordi. He said: “We are grateful to the Society of Petroleum Engineers and our host the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for another successful outing.”
Organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum began in 1991, in commemoration of the country’s first commercial oil discovery by Shell at Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, in 1956. Ronald said recent developments in the Upstream and Downstream sectors of the energy industry, including the $5-billion final investment decision by Shell in the Bonga North Deepwater project echoed the sentiments around the first oil discovery.
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He noted that, “These strides come with a commitment to excellence required of us – for stakeholders, colleagues, our country and indeed, future generations. The theme for this year ‘Driving energy sustainability through technology, policy and supply chain excellence’ reflects this commitment. The future is bright, and we have the opportunity to co-create it.”
In line with its continuous improvement culture, the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) will be working closely with its stakeholders to improve operational efficiency in its domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply in Nigeria.
According to a statement from its General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, this was highlighted at an engagement session with stakeholders in Lagos.
It was gathered that the NLNG plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply through digitalisation of some of its processes which include a new platform designed to streamline regulatory processes, optimise risk management, and enhance the buyer experience. The platform will feature IT-supported relationship management, automated issue resolution, centralised real-time payments, and improved case management systems, ensuring a seamless supply process despite market shifts and external pressures.
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Manager, Commercial Contract Management, NLNG, Tolulope Longe, reiterated that the planned improvements will enable and consolidate NLNG’s resolve to delivering 100% of its LPG supply to the Nigerian market.
She said a strategic roadmap was in play to ensure the achievement of NLNG’s longstanding goals of LPG being accessible and available in the country, aligning with its vision of being a globally competitive energy company, improving lives sustainably. She also harped on the significance of these improvement initiatives and the Company’s push for LPG utilisation as a clean energy source alternative to kerosene and other fossil fuels
Longe noted that the Company remained focused on growth and sustainability of the LPG market by continuously enhancing its supply processes in collaboration with offtakers. She stressed NLNG’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to maintain pricing stability and long-term market viability. While acknowledging industry concerns, she noted the importance of operational efficiency in meeting market demands.
NLNG aims to strengthen stakeholder engagement and improve market efficiency in the LPG sector through enhanced customer interactions, minimised schedule disruptions, timely confirmations and deliveries, and prioritisation of customers with demonstrable capacity. As it adapts to market realities, NLNG remains committed to driving sustainability and delivering lasting value to Nigerians.
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