Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
The African Energy Chamber (AEC), has honoured the Country Director of Schlumberger Nigeria Limited (SLB), Dr Nosa Omorodion, for his greater than three-decade contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s vitality business.
The Executive Chairman of AEC, N.Y Ayuk, stated the popularity included Omorodion’s position in know-how growth, native content material development and the expansion of indigenous vitality firms.
Omorodion obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, in recognition of his influence on the continent’s vitality sector.
Ayuk described the award recipient as “a true legend” and “a determined fighter for Africa’s energy future”, noting that his profession had helped advance technical experience, strengthen native capability and create alternatives for African professionals and companies.
He stated Omorodion’s management at SLB and contributions to skilled organisations had supported the event of indigenous vitality firms, enabling them to enhance their operations, develop property and compete extra successfully in the business.
Ayuk additionally praised his position in offering steering to nationwide oil firms throughout difficult durations, describing his counsel and judgment as precious to the sector.
Beyond his company duties, Omorodion was recognised for championing the event of younger Africans via initiatives such because the Tech Graduate Trainee Programme, SLB Young Creators Programme and Nigeria’s first AI Academy.
According to Ayuk, the initiatives have expanded entry to technical coaching, innovation and digital abilities, serving to put together younger Africans for alternatives in an more and more technology-driven vitality business.
He additionally highlighted SLB’s partnership with the ONE Campaign, which supported the set up of solar energy methods at healthcare services throughout Nigeria to enhance electrical energy reliability and scale back dependence on diesel mills.
Ayuk stated the initiative mirrored Omorodion’s perception that vitality was not merely a commodity however a important enabler of healthcare, training, financial alternative and human dignity.
“He did not make the moment about himself. Instead, he challenged us to focus on the future and on empowering, equipping and developing Africa’s young people,” Ayuk stated.
He added that Omorodion’s legacy prolonged past the management positions he had occupied to incorporate the professionals he had mentored, the capability he had helped construct and the alternatives he had created for others to succeed.
Ayuk stated the popularity was each a tribute to Omorodion’s achievements and a reminder that appreciable work remained to strengthen Africa’s vitality business.
“The work is not finished. Communities still need reliable power. Young Africans need opportunity. Indigenous companies are still ready to grow, innovate and lead,” he stated.
He added: “Your Lifetime Achievement Award honours the past, but your example points us towards the future.”
Ayuk additionally described Omorodion as a household man, mentor and builder whose achievements needs to be measured not solely by his private success but in addition by the variety of individuals he had helped to advance.
He stated Omorodion’s profession demonstrated that efficient management concerned getting ready others to tackle management duties and guaranteeing that establishments and communities have been stronger on account of one’s service.
