NIGERIA

SHELL WORLD MARCH 2015

MUTIU SUNMONU Retires After 36 Years in Shell

SCiN Innovation Remote Underwater Surveys

Meet Mbuk The “” Crooner

Frank Talk with Chukwuka Ofulue Trainee Well Engineer

The Marathon Man Conquers Athens welcome

SHELL WORLD . ISSUE 24 March 2015 WELCOME TO SHELL WORLD NIGERIA Q1 2015 EDITION I’d like to commend us again on a whole calendar year with zero fatalities! Shell Editorial Board Companies in Nigeria recorded a fatality-free 2014. This is just one of the many Nedo Osayande, Chairman Adaobi K. Oniwinde, Editor-in-Chief success stories we are very proud of and will continue to bring you in Shell World Franca Obinatu Nigeria throughout 2015. Tunde Adams Afolabi Akinrogunde Bola Essien-Nelson Former Managing Director, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mutiu Sunmonu Editor-in-Chief Adaobi Oniwinde retired after 36 years of meritorious service to Shell. In this edition we share highlights of some events that took place in the run-up to his final day with the company, and the Editor Bola Essien-Nelson changing of the guard, as Osagie Okunbor was (literally) handed the keys to Shell [email protected] Companies in Nigeria. Contributors In another hand over, Bola Essien-Nelson—also known as Salt—is our new Editor. Lori Ekpeh [email protected] Bola, who joins the Communications team after eight years in the Human Resources Chukwudi Nwanze function, has published five books. She is also our book reviewer and I believe her [email protected] book choices in this edition are apt for our season of change. Ibukun Adewale [email protected] Shell World Nigeria is also undergoing some changes in terms of content and style. Ozoz Sokoh For example, “Tough Talk,” is usually from the perspective of our seasoned leaders. [email protected] In our efforts to hear from younger staff, Chukwuka Ofulue, a Trainee Well Engineer Distribution is featured in this edition. Agnes Dada, the subject of our “Women in Energy” Anthony Ogedengbe [email protected] feature on page 19, is also sure to surprise you! Those of you who attended the 2014 End-of-Year party will remember the crooner who spiced up the evening… Design Shell Production Centre of Excellence Meet Inyanya Mbuk up-close and personal on page 10. The Hague, The Netherlands 1060751 Our Editorial Board remains committed to finding new ways to tell our stories better. We are counting on your support, so kindly send your feedback and stories Printer Artsaels Limited to [email protected] and we promise to consider every suggestion. , Nigeria

Front Cover 3D Seismic testing

Shell World Nigeria replaces all previous hardcopy regional and line business publications. It is also available to anyone outside Happy Reading! Shell who is interested in the issues that affect us as a global energy company. Shell is represented by the Adaobi K. Oniwinde following companies in Nigeria: Shell Petroleum Development Editor-in-Chief, Shell World Nigeria Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Joint Venture; Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo); Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG); Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator (SNCPFA); Nigeria LNG Limited and Shell Exploration and Production Africa (SEPA).

2 SHELL WORLD Nigeria NIGERIA March 2015 contents 04 14 WORLD CANCER DAY 2015: SOCIAL INVESTMENT AWARENESS IS THE FIRST IN PICTURES STEP 16 05 EDUCATION… SCiN INNOVATION: SHELL ECO-MARATHON… REMOTE UNDERWATER AND MY SAXOPHONE SURVEYS 17 06 SHELL NIGERIA GAS 19 HOW SPDC SUPPORTED CONNECTS WITH CUSTOMERS MY EDUCATION 18 07 NIGERIANS IN SHELL SNEPCo DELIVERS NETHERLANDS HOST MULTIMILLION NAIRA MUTIU IN STYLE! PROJECTS TO SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE 19 AGNES OLUBUNMI DADA, 08 A WOMAN OF MANY MUTIU SUNMONU RETIRES “ABILITIES” AFTER 36 YEARS IN SHELL 20 10 THE MARATHON MAN MEET IYANYA MBUK 21 11 GOOD FOOD: SUYA SNEPCo SHARES TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AT OWA 2015 22 SPOTLIGHT ON RETIREE: 12 STELLA OKEREKE FRANK TALK WITH “Mutiu is ever the CHUKWUKA OFULUE 23 THE SWN BOOK CORNER gentleman and an absolute rock in the 08 leadership team… He leaves a very big pair of shoes, and we will need to do our best to fill them.” – Markus Droll

Mutiu Sunmonu, former SPDC Managing Director and SCiN Country Chair

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World Cancer Day 2015: Awareness is the first step

World Cancer Day is marked on February 4 every Do You Know That… Cancer is a growing global epidemic. year, and the aim of this global event is to avoid Currently, 8.2 million people die from the disease worldwide every year; out of which millions of preventable deaths each year by raising four million die prematurely (aged 30 to 69). What Can You and I do? awareness about cancer and encouraging We can take action to raise awareness about the disease within our circles of governments and individuals across the globe to take influence. Awareness is the first step to early detection and improving cancer survival action against the disease. The 2015 World Cancer rates. We know that with few exceptions, early stage cancers are less lethal and more Day tagline “Not beyond us” addresses the belief treatable than late stage cancers. So early detection can save lives! Let’s make sure we that by moving forward together we, the people of go for routine medical examinations. the world, can show that Cancer is not beyond us. 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year.

How Can Shell Help You? Be Well is Shell’s health promotion programme that helps employees maximise their health by understanding and reducing their personal health risks. The programme supports healthy choices and behavioural changes through information, interventions and on-line tools. Take advantage of this programme! To track your personal health data and find out more about how Be Well can help you to manage your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, or to quit smoking, register at www.bewellcheck.com.

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SCiN Innovation: Remote underwater surveys

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are used in underwater survey missions to detect and map submerged wrecks, rocks, and obstructions that could be hazardous to the safe installation of offshore facilities, navigation and inspection of existing seabed facilities.

AUV - Subsea Asset Inspection

The Shell Nigeria Geomatics Department the REMUS 100 AUV, operated and AUV surveys by Shell Companies in has been at the forefront of implementing this managed by Fugro Survey Nigeria Ltd Nigeria led to a number of firsts: technology both in shallow and deep water. and Fugro South Africa Pty. n The utilisation of shallow water AUV For example, in 2009, as part of the Shell Similar survey activities have been carried in Nigeria with excellent quality sonar Petroleum Development Company of out in the Bonga field using AUVs in water records Nigeria Limited (SPDC) EA re-entry project, depths of over1000m. The difference n Multiple platform surveys completed an inspection of subsea assets in the EA between the shallow and deep water by an AUV Field, and Offshore Gas Gathering System AUVs is that deep water AUVs are bigger, n Dual launch and operation of AUVs (OGGS) pipelines was undertaken. heavier and have longer battery life, making in Nigeria it possible to spend a longer time underwater n Survey under the hull of an operational The assets are within 25-40 km of the Niger (50-60 hours compared to 6-8hours for FPSO in Nigeria by an AUV Delta coastline in water depths of 15-40m. shallow water AUVs). The challenging security situation deemed it an unacceptable risk to deploy a traditional An extensive AUV survey was carried out in survey vessel close to the coastline, to the Bonga Main, Bonga North and Bonga inspect over 250km of pipeline. Southwest fields in 2012/2013. A notable addition to the AUV was a still camera which The team sought alternative survey methods proved to be a valuable addition to the that led to the selection and deployment of Bonga Main flowline and pipeline inspections.

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How SPDC supported my education

Adama Onyanta, a Biochemistry graduate from the University of Jos emerged first runner-up at the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant in 2011. “Clinching the first runner-up position afforded me a lot of opportunities, including an SPDC- sponsored full postgraduate scholarship to any Nigerian private university of my choice”, Adama tells us. She also shares how the scholarship has impacted her life three years later.

Miss Nigeria beauty pageant I decided to participate in the Miss Nigeria 2011 Pageant (non-) because it was the biggest beauty pageant platform at the time. I was attracted to the competition because of its focus on integrating Nigerian cultures as well as its emphasis on providing education support to winners as reflected in the prizes.

The Miss Nigeria competition was an exciting experience; I met a lot of people and built new relationships. The contest also gave me the opportunity to become a role model to young girls.

Grand Finale The Grand Finale was held at Eko hotel Lagos in November 2011 where I emerged as the first runner-up (2nd place). As part of the prizes, I was awarded a full scholarship to any private Nigerian university of my choice. The scholarship covered my tuition as well as my allowances for the duration of the course. This scholarship was sponsored by SPDC and its joint venture partners. Impact world and also gain business knowledge Support from the SPDC JV The support of the Shell Petroleum relevant to the Nigerian environment. A required criteria for the scholarship award Development Company (SPDC) and its This knowledge has equipped me with was gaining admission for postgraduate joint venture partners afforded me the all it takes to be an influential studies into a private university of my choice. opportunity to study at what I would call businesswoman, and I certainly intend So I applied to the Lagos Business School. the best business school in Nigeria. to use all the acquired skills to create value I was offered admission for a full-time and improve my country in whatever way MBA progamme in September 2013. At the Lagos Business School, I had the I can. As promised, SPDC covered the tuition opportunity to meet and build connections and allowances. with influential people in the corporate

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SNEPCo delivers multimillion naira projects to SOS Children’s Village

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) inaugurated a multi-million naira upgraded and equipped clinic for SOS children’s Village Isolo, and donated two school buses for the SOS Children’s Village . The clinic will deliver quality health care to the children of the Isolo Village and also to the surrounding community, while the buses will be used in the SOS Children’s Village for the transportation of the children.

The project inaugurations were part of the End of Year Charity Party at the SOS Children’s Village Isolo, which was sponsored by SNEPCo.

“I am confident that these projects will provide both immediate and long-term value to the villages. So, this is not just an inauguration, but also a celebration”, said SNEPCo’s Managing Director, Mr. Tony Attah, represented by the Regional Health Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Femi Oduneye. He said, “SNEPCo is keen to ensure that local communities benefit from our presence. These donations are in line with that commitment and we will continue to seek and support partners who share our values such as the SOS Children’s Villages”.

In his remarks, the National Director of SNEPCo staff celebrating with the children SOS Children’s Villages, Mr. Eghosa Erhumwunse, said “the gathering is very significant to us at SOS Children Village Nigeria, not only because we are here to be merry and celebrate Christmas, but also because of Shell’s contributions to SOS CV Nigeria. We are indebted to you as a responsible organisation that sees Corporate Social Responsibility as another way of doing the needful to support education and the Nigerian children. We are really grateful to the management of Shell”.

Newly upgraded and equipped SOS Children’s Village Isolo

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Mutiu Sunmonu retires after 36 years in Shell

MD SNEPCo and VP HR, Tony Attah delivering opening remarks in Lagos

Mutiu Sunmonu, former SPDC Managing Director and SCiN Country Chair VP Nigeria & Gabon, Markus Droll makes a toast to in-coming MD/Country Chair, Osagie Okunbor at Port Harcourt event

After 36 years of meritorious service, In separate Lagos and Port Harcourt events, farewell and welcome parties were held to Mutiu Sunmonu, the Managing Director, celebrate this change of guard and to honour a man who had diligently and Shell Petroleum Development Company of selflessly given over three decades of his life to the company, impacting so many lives Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and Country Chair, positively along the way. The Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) has Exploration & Production Company (SNEPCo) and Vice President (VP), Human Resources, retired. His last official day was February 28, Sub-Saharan Africa, Tony Attah expressed this exact sentiment in his opening remarks at 2015 and he handed over the baton to the Lagos event.

Osagie Okunbor who, until this appointment, “Mutiu is a man that we all respect not just for all he has done for the company and the was a Senior Advisor, Upstream International country, but for the positive impact he has had on people generally. He knows how to working at Shell Headquarters in The Hague. connect with the hearts and minds of people, galvanising them to action. This is not really something he does; It is simply who he is – A true man of the people! He will be missed.”

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Royal Fathers and guests at Port Harcourt event Guests having a good time at the farewell party in Lagos

Mr. & Mrs. Sunmonu on stage during citation MD SNEPCo and VP HR, Tony Attah and Mrs. Attah at the Mutiu Sunmonu, Funke Sunmonu and Anne Pickard at Lagos event Port Harcourt event

Markus Droll, VP, Nigeria and Gabon The Port Harcourt event was also a great Mutiu encouraged Shell employees to agreed with Tony, “I continue to be success. It recorded a large attendance demonstrate more humility, particularly impressed by your ability to be all things not just by employees, but by external externally and to endeavour to dedicate to all people. In that regard, you have stakeholders including pensioners, more time and effort to developing the been a role model to me, and I would government officials, media executives people who work for them. This he said suggest a real role model to any budding and Royal Fathers. Ann Pickard (a former may be one’s greatest legacy. Fine parting leader in Shell.” EVP, Nigeria and Gabon) who is currently words from a fine gentleman! We will EVP, Upstream Americas Artic flew in from surely miss him. The farewell party in Lagos featured a Houston to attend the event. traditional Ewi artiste (Yoruba praise-singer) As Mutiu moves, our new MD, SPDC and who rendered a Yoruba praise chant in “Mutiu is a consummate relationship Country Chair, SCiN, Osagie Okunbor celebration of Mutiu as he was ushered to builder… He touched lives and helped moves in. Osagie has worked in Shell for the stage, accompanied by his lovely wife, to enhance the reputation of the Shell 28 years and Markus is confident that his Funke, for the reading of his citation. The companies in Nigeria. A grateful nation “insightful analysis and deep knowledge citation, delivered by Precious Okolobo, conferred one of the highest honours on of the many diverse issues confronting both took the guests on a journey through the life him. I am sure he will thrive post Shell” Nigeria and Shell in Nigeria” will keep and times of a man fondly called ‘Country said SPDC’s NGO/Stakeholder Relations him in good stead in the years to come. Chair’ by many. Markus Droll described Manager, Alice Ajeh who attended the “Shell in Nigeria has done very well over Mutiu as “ever the gentleman and an Port Harcourt party. It was an emotion- the decades developing top notch talent, absolute rock in the leadership team… laden event as employees took time to and we could not ask for a better successor You leave a very big pair of shoes, and share how “Country Chair” had touched to Mutiu than Osagie,” said Droll. we will need to do our best to fill them.” their lives professionally and personally.

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Meet Iyanya Mbuk

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk came into limelight after winning MTN “ West Africa.” A Business Administration graduate of the University of , he decided to follow his passion by venturing into music. “Music is my life; it is one of the things that gives me joy and keeps me going. Without music, my life is empty,” he said. Iyanya who is also known for his dance skills earned the title “Kukere Master” after releasing his hit song “Kukere” in 2012.

“Kukere” won the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment usually accompanied by the “Etighi” dance they will come to us,” Iyanya said. He is also Award for “Hottest Single”, and the 2012 has been performed on music tours in preparing for a 10-city music tour in Europe Nigerian Headies Award for “Best Pop Nigeria, Ghana, , Dubai later this year. Single”. “After seeing the affection for the and the United States. “I always marvel when Etighi dance in my hometown Calabar, I I perform outside Nigeria, and people of all The Kukere crooner who performed at the decided to do a song that would make the origins are able to sing Nigerian songs and 2014 SNEPCo End-of-Year party had this to dance popular”, Iyanya said. identify with the tunes and dances. Nigerian say about Shell people: “The 2014 Shell music is not where it was five years ago. We End-of-Year party was one of my best shows. Today, Kukere has become a household song have taken over. Soon, we won’t have to go Shell people are warm and fun-loving. I have in Nigeria and beyond. The song which is to international artistes for collaborations, performed at several end-of-year parties, but this one was different. Even after the show I got lots of calls, tweets and messages saying “Well done” and just generally commending my performance at the show. That was very inspiring, I must say.”

Asked about his next plans, Iyanya said, “the future is in God’s hands, I look forward to working on my third album and doing songs like Victor Uwaifo’s “Joromi” and Shina Peter’s “Ijo Shina”. These are great songs that have stood the test of time and are still enjoyed by people of all generations. Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obe have also produced great songs. I would like to emulate their example as I continue to work towards pleasing my fans and making a difference in the Nigerian music industry,” Iyanya said.

Iyanya with SNEPCo staff: Lori Uduje and Daniel Ifeanyi-Isibor

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SNEPCo shares technical expertise at OWA 2015

Tony Attah, MD SNEPCo, speaking at the conference SPDC’s Health-in-Motion team providing free medical services to attendees Shell Nigeria Exploration Themed “Managing West Africa’s Major Papers presented by SCiN include: Projects”, the three-day event provided a and Production Company platform for knowledge sharing and new MANAGING CORROSION WITH business development. Limited (SNEPCo) shared RISK BASED INSPECTION (RBI) In his remarks during the Shell-sponsored METHODOLOGY lunch and award ceremony, MD Joseph Akanni technical expertise and SNEPCo/VP HR, Mr. Tony Attah, reiterated Shell’s commitment to Nigeria insights at the Offshore saying: “It has been more than 50 years since we have been in partnership with CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS IN West Africa (OWA) the Federal Government and we will continue to keep it as such, irrespective MANAGING WEST AFRICA’S conference and exhibition of the challenges and the difficult times MAJOR PROJECTS ahead.” He also cited SNEPCo’s Damiebi Denni-Fiberesima in Lagos in January, Deepwater success in 2014, particularly the Bonga North West project delivery. 2015. Two Shell staff presented technical papers while the General Manager, SPDC’s Health-in-Motion team was on Sustainable Development and ground to provide free medical services Community Relations, Nedo Osayande, which included cardiovascular, cholesterol participated in a panel discussion on and HIV screening and treatment of minor Local Content. illnesses.

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Frank talk with Chukwuka Ofulue

TRAINEE WELL ENGINEER

Chukwuka Ofulue developed an interest in the oil and gas industry after undergoing an internship in an oil and gas servicing company in Port Harcourt. After graduating with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Covenant University, he joined Baker Hughes as a Pressure Pumping Engineer, servicing Exxon Mobil. He later moved to Atlantic Fluids and Integrated Services as a Drilling Fluids Engineer. In October 2013, Chukwuka joined Shell as a trainee Well Engineer. He shares his experience of the Shell Graduate Programme.

What does your current What are your thoughts on the “best in class” wells; passing my round role entail? Shell Graduate Programme? one exam; the commendation/recognition I am an Assistant Drilling Supervisor (ADSV) The Shell Graduate Programme is a very I got for two presentations I made in the with the High-Pressure High-Temperature robust scheme with a good balance of last quarter of 2014. Beyond that, there’s (HPHT) team. My job is split in two — field on-the-job learning, face-to-face trainings, this good feeling I get whenever I present assignments and office roles. In the field, e-learnings and other cross-business trainings myself as a Shell employee. On the low I work closely with the drilling supervisor aimed at producing a well-rounded point, I have had to work in some hostile to oversee various rig operations which graduate. Comparing the Shell Graduate communities but I guess that’s the reality of include: drilling, logging, casing running, Programme to training schemes in other the country we live in. cementing, etc. I carry out independent companies I know, I can confidently say checks on the mud system and ensure the for a “fact” that Shell employees are the What has been the most drilling fluid properties are in sync with the best-trained in the industry! rewarding moment in your drilling fluid program for the well. I am also Shell career? responsible for monitoring inventory of What has been the most In November of 2014, as part of my consumables e.g. casings, diesel and challenging task you have confirmation requirements, I presented drilling fluids additives, and other items that faced as a well engineer? the outcome of research work I had directly impact operations on the rig. A key I wouldn’t go into too much details in order done using historical data from our part of my responsibility involves proper to protect proprietary information, but there performance during fishing/stuck pipe documentation and reporting of the daily was a time when my team had to work on recovery operations on the rig. I was able activities on the rig. Naturally, I take the a particular well, and almost everything to put forward a major cost/time saving concept of safety very seriously and I went wrong—a series of downhole tool initiative to the Well Engineering (WE) work hand-in-hand with the “Goal Zero” failures, stuck pipe situation, a lost in hole department. The idea was well received scout and Drilling Supervisor to ensure event, etc. While this wasn’t good news and I got the opportunity to present it to compliance with Shell’s HSSE policies at for me and the team, it provided a lot of the WE leadership team. It felt good to the rig site. My desk job entails providing learning opportunities for me as a trainee. have been recognised for a job well done support to the rig team, by coordinating and also to know that innovative ideas are the supply of equipment and materials to Can you tell us a few of your high encouraged and rewarded even if they the rig. Occasionally, I also participate points and low points so far? are brought forth by a trainee. in inspecting tools for quality assurance A few of my high points in Shell include: before they are sent out to the rig. working with a team that delivered three

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Frank talk with Chukwuka Ofulue

“A few of my high points in Shell include: working with a team that delivered three “best in class” wells; passing my round one exam; and the commendation/recognition I got for two presentations I made in the last quarter of 2014. Beyond that, there’s this good feeling I get whenever I present myself as a Shell employee.”

– Chukwuka Ofulue

What is your general overview of working for Shell Nigeria? I worked for two service companies and interacted with many producing companies before joining Shell. One thing that immediately stands out is that Shell companies in Nigeria are almost wholly indigenous. Here, we have Nigerians occupying very senior positions and making high level decisions. For me, this is a good indicator of the quality of the human capital development that Shell exposes its staff to.

Where do you see yourself in the nearest future? I look forward to successfully completing my Round 2 exams and meeting the stipulated competence requirements to become an autonomous well engineer. While I enjoy the experience and challenges of being in the field, drilling and completing new wells, I also plan to spend some time working with the Performance Improvement team. Shell is a land of opportunities and as such, I look forward to taking on other interesting job tasks, working across job functions and also across national borders.

Chukwuka Ofulue

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SOCIAL INVESTMENT IN PICTURES

Shell teams up with General Electric on N1 billion Oloibiri health projects 105 Ogoni youths receive business starter packs and N21 million take-off grants

SNEPCo inaugurates audio-visual studio in College of Medicine, Health-in-Motion offers free medical services at Offshore West Africa 2015

SNEPCo donates library and computer room to St Mary’s Convent School, Lagos SCiN partners with Federal Road Safety Corps on road safety

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Rivers State University of Science & Technology Marine Laboratory ground breaking Beneficiaries of SNEPCo Cradle-to-Career scholarship programme ceremony

SPDC donates drilling mud laboratory equipment to University of Port Harcourt First beneficiaries of the LiveWIRE programme for people with disabilities

Beneficiaries of SNEPCo National LiveWIRE Beneficiaries of SPDC & HEWS Foundation partnership on cleft lip & palate

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Education… Shell Eco-marathon… and my saxophone

Abayomi Adeboye is in love with two things – electrical “My family nicknamed me Engineer “Tutu-Tushe” which means Dismantler – engineering and the saxophone. The final-year student of Repairer because of my flair for dismantling electrical appliances (phones, remote units, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University cassette players, name it!) and putting them back together. I see this as an ability that has of Lagos (UNILAG) is the Materials sub-team leader of the now helped my participation in the UNILAG 2015 SEM team,” he told Shell World UNILAG Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) team. Nigeria. Abayomi who also plays the saxophone, entertains students who walk by the school’s Senate gardens in the evenings. Small crowds can be seen gathered to watch him pierce the night sky with smooth music.

On Shell Eco-marathon, here’s what Abayomi has to say: “The Shell Eco-marathon is one thing I am glad to be a part of. Ever since I joined the electrical sub-team, it has been an “absolute breeze”. Yes there have been challenges here and there—like when one of the components my team was working on caught fire, but we have been able to solve challenges and make progress”. Sometimes after a particularly gruelling day, it is not unusual to find Abayomi helping team members unwind with musical renditions from his saxophone.

Being a final year engineering student, Abayomi tries to find the balance between his academics, Shell Eco-marathon tasks, and his love for the saxophone. “I dedicate extra time to put together my class papers and final year project”, he said.

In April 2015, Abayomi is hoping that team UNILAG would successfully create a car from scratch to finish, to qualify for participation in the 2015 Shell Eco-marathon in Europe. “Four months ago, this looked impossible. Then, I only knew about the Shell Eco- marathon from friends, Facebook posts and radio shows. Now I am a part of the UNILAG SEM team. Challenges may come our way, but we are determined to do our best to make UNILAG and Nigeria proud”, Abayomi said.

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Shell Nigeria Gas connects with customers

Customers and stakeholders at the forum

The forum, which took place in 2014, impact on SNG’s business; Safe practices In keeping with its provided SNG with an opportunity to in gas usage and other relevant gas industry connect with its customers on various areas matters. Customers also had an opportunity commitment to meeting of mutual interest. Welcoming the customers to discuss their specific concerns and gas to the event, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited’s utilisation plans directly with the top customer needs, MD, Mr. Toyin Adenuga said, “We are very management of the company. happy to once again have the opportunity Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) to hear directly from and engage with our SNG is wholly-owned Shell company with most important stakeholders – our customers. a gas transmission and distribution network organised a forum in Your patronage and unwavering support of approximately 115km. It operates several have kept us in business over the last 12 gas distribution systems, including Agbara, Lagos to engage its years”. He also assured the customers of Ota, Ogun State; Ogbor Hill industrial area SNG’s commitment to continued exceptional of Aba, Abia State and Port Harcourt, Rivers customers. service delivery. State, serving over 70 industrial customers. The plant in Ota has a capacity of 42million The topics discussed at the forum include: standard cubic feet per day and supplies Management of gas invoicing; Current customers in the industrial parks at Agbara, trends in the domestic gas industry and their Igbesa and Ota, all in Ogun State.

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Nigerians in Shell Netherlands host Mutiu in style!

Mutiu Sunmonu, outgoing MD, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) was hosted at an informal reception in The Hague by the incoming MD, SPDC and Country Chair, Osagie Okunbor on February 20. The Nigerian Shell Community in Holland (NSCH) also hosted him at the annual inauguration ceremony at the Van der Valk Hotel in Wassenaar on February 21, 2015.

The Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, The Nigerian Shell Community in Holland is Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Nimota N. Akanbi a voluntary and self-sponsored organisation was present at both events. In her speech to of Nigerians working for Shell in the the Nigerian community, she said, “I recall Netherlands. The organisation is about 20 when I was first introduced to Mutiu years old and is led by a committee of five Sunmonu as the incoming Country Chair five annually elected representatives. years ago. Although he was new on the job, it came as no surprise that he immediately hit the ground running. Mutiu’s tenure has since Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Nimota N. Akanbi, Nigerian then been marked by improved relationships Ambassador to the Netherlands, gives her speech at with communities and several achievements the inauguration ceremony on February 21, 2015 in Nigerian content development and production. Shell is a company that is very dear to my heart because of its ability to raise leaders. I therefore have no doubt that Osagie will excel in his new role”.

Osagie thanked the ambassador and spoke to the community on the future of Shell in Nigeria. In his words, “It is important to note that Shell is investing much more than it is divesting. We have a long and proud history in the country and will continue to grow our business in deep-water and gas”.

The President of the NSCH 2015 Executive Committee (Exco), Debo Adebajo presented a farewell gift to Mutiu on behalf of the community and thanked him for his invaluable years of service to the company.

Highlights of the evening included the inauguration of the 2015 NSCH Exco by the Nigerian Ambassador, presentation of awards to the outgoing Exco and the reading of tributes to Mutiu from several colleagues around the world. Mr. & Mrs. Osagie Okunbor host Mutiu Sunmonu at their residence on February 20, 2015

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Agnes Olubunmi Dada: A Woman of Many ‘Abilities’

You probably already know that if you need help from the Customer Service teams in Lagos and Port Harcourt, the number to dial is 155. What you might not know is that the lady who takes your calls is blind. Her name is Agnes Dada and she is the lady with the lovely voice who has been taking customer service calls in Shell Nigeria since 2007.

“I was not born blind. When I was three not just a script-writer, she sings (and has years old, I got measles and by the time it even recorded a single – Doyinsolami), and was over, I had lost my sight. Over time, organises annual charity worship concerts too! I have come to terms with it. Life is full of challenges and all of us have things we “Music is my passion. I love to sing and I need to cope with. Mine just happens to love helping others. Partnering with churches be the loss of my eyesight. I know God can to organise concerts is the perfect way to do heal me anytime he chooses to so if I am still both. The proceeds from the concerts go to blind then there must be some greater glory charitable causes. In 2013, we were able He is getting from it,” Agnes stoically told to give money and food items to the Jamido Bola Essien-Nelson. Motherless Babies Home in Ogun State”. In 2014, Agnes working with the Winners’ Agnes went to the Pacelli School for the Chapel parish of the Redeemed Christian Blind in Lagos before attending Notre Church of God in Magodo raised enough Dame Secondary School in Kwara State. funds to support two causes: the Pacelli “Although I studied English Arts at the School for the Blind and a group of widows. National Open University, I have always “We gave the women food items and the loved Theatre Arts. So during my internship “Life is full of challenges children toys and it felt so good to be able at Eko FM, I signed up for and obtained to give back to my primary school”. a certification in Theatre Arts”. At Eko FM, and all of us have things Agnes wrote scripts for radio shows like Agnes exudes contentment and resilience. “Esquire for Men” and “Home-Maker”. we need to cope with. She is a woman who has come to terms Agnes’ employment with Shell Nigeria with her situation. Exploration Production Company in 2007 Mine just happens to be was the fruit of a collaboration between “I am who I am by the grace of God. Some the company and The Niger Wives, the the loss of my eyesight.” people feel I should not be comfortable with Association of Foreign Wives of Nigerians. – Agnes Olubunmi my condition. My view is that nobody can Niger Wives facilitates computer training help God do his work. If He wants to heal for visually impaired people as part of its me, He will. One of my most embarrassing community outreach projects. provide the right equipment for me to memories is from a time when a pastor tried perform my duties effectively. In 2007 when to “heal” me. He took off my glasses and “During my training with the Niger Wives in I joined, I could only answer calls. In 2008, pressed my eyes so hard; it was painful. For 2007, I was selected to undergo a six-month the company took steps to acquire a screen a long time, I felt so bad but I eventually got Internship programme in Shell. At the end of reader software.” over it and even gave the Pastor feedback the programme I was retained as a contract about how he made me feel”, she added. staff. I must thank the Niger Wives and the Agnes is talking about the Job Access and HR Director at the time, Theodore Ifeanyi, Speech software, the world's most popular Final words from Agnes? for giving me that opportunity.” screen reader, developed for computer users With a smile, she replied, “Be happy. with vision loss. While Agnes does not have Nothing is worth dying for”. “Shell has shown its commitment to diversity the ability to see, she more than makes up and inclusion by going the extra mile to for it with her many other ‘abilities’. She is

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The Marathon Man

Obinna C. Anaba is known as Talent and Development Manager, Upstream International, Sub-Saharan Africa. That’s his daytime job. But to those of us who pound concrete on the streets of Lekki/Ikoyi Lagos, before the work day begins, he is the Marathon Man. Obinna shares the experience of his first marathon with Adaobi Oniwinde.

It all began while he was on cross posting in the Netherlands. And thus began a five-month grueling training programme “I started running in Holland during my assignment around that included daily 5:15 am 12-16 km runs on weekdays, 2007, when I joined my team to register for the 10k longer distances on Saturdays and “recovery runs” on Den Haag City-Pier race”, according to Anaba. Sunday mornings, not to mention a strict diet with zero tolerance for unhealthy indulgences. Before then, Anaba says he had never run up to 2 kilometers nonstop. He started training in the Rijswijk “I lost my Friday evening outings for example, to remain office gym and considered himself ready when he could focused on the November 9 Athens Marathon, in the city complete 10 kilometers on a treadmill. Or so he thought… of Marathon, where marathons actually began!”*

“Race day proved that outdoor running is a different kettle All the hard work and sacrifice paid off. Anaba completed his of fish. I barely finished the race and slept for two days first full marathon — 42.195 kilometers or 26 miles 385 yards afterwards to recover”, he said. — in 4 hours and 32 minutes, at the impressive age of 50!

Fast forward seven years to 2014. Obinna had long Anaba says Athens was a life-changing experience that since left office gyms and joined a group of social taught him about the limitless capacity of man and the runners in Lagos, mostly private equity bankers, lawyers immense potential we are unaware of and therefore never and corporate professionals whose outdoor gym was use. “We are all greatly endowed… You must dig deeper around the Lekki-axis of Lagos. to find those hidden talents”, he said.

“Then one day someone came up with the bright idea Asked if he plans on running any more marathons, I would of inviting a coach to help us… and the next thing I simply say: Madrid 2015 watch out for the Marathon Man! know, we’re training for a marathon”. *The long-distance running event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.

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GOOD FOOD: SUYA BY OZOZ SOKOH

Suya is Nigerian street food at its most popular – it is never made at home. Well, almost never. The exceptions? If you invite the Suya man to your humble abode to rustle some up suya for a big party and if you are far away from home hankering after spicy meats from your birth land. Then, and only then is permission granted.

I make it often, with peanut butter instead of using Yaji or Tankora — the suya spice. The dry rub of peanut powder, ginger, garlic, paprika, chilli, salt with a few other additions aren’t easy to find.

Ingredients Serving: a dozen skewers/sticks

n 250 g beef steak (sliced against the grain How to prepare into very thin slices) n Make the peanut paste by combining all the ingredients, n ¾ - 1 cup peanut butter, gently heated with till well blended. Adjust to taste. ¼ cup of water to loosen n In a large bowl, place beef strips. Pour peanut sauce n 1 teaspoon chili pepper over it, then using your hands, mix well ensuring the n 1 teaspoon sea salt pieces of beef are coated with the sauce. n 1 teaspoon ground ginger n Leave to marinate for a few hours or overnight. When n 1 teaspoon onion powder ready to grill, thread them onto (soaked wooden) skewers n 1 teaspoon sweet paprika such that the meat is stretched out, not bunched up. n 1-2 tablespoons lime juice n You can grill them in a pan, the oven or on the barbeque. I have used all the methods above but the most best To serve: Fresh red onions, tomatoes, cabbage, method of course, is over the fire. chili peppers and coriander leaves. n Heat up your grill… till the coals are red hot and have a layer of grey ash. Carefully place the skewers on an oiled grill rack. n Let grill for a few minutes, and then turn over and grill the other side. The sticks should be grilled in less than 10 Some tips minutes, depending on how thick your slices of meat are. n It’s easier to slice the beef if you freeze it for an hour n If they aren't ready after 10 minutes (and you should prior to use. notice a change in color) take them off direct heat n Feel free to use chicken, or other meats – this has and let them cook slowly for a couple of minutes. worked well with swordfish! n Serve as you like, with the suggested items or those of n Add a dash of coconut milk or water to the peanut your own choosing. Either way, enjoy! butter while heating gently till you get a thick pouring consistency. n Adjust the spices to suit your taste, my measurements are just a guide. n If using wooden skewers, soak for at least half an hour to prevent them from burning on the grill.

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SPOTLIGHT ON RETIREE Stella Okereke

I joined the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) on July 19, 1988 as a Nursing Officer in the Clinical Health Department, Lagos. I offered quality, standard clinical nursing care to Shell staff and families.

I became a Senior Nursing Officer in I retired from Shell in September 2011 at the December 1999 and was made Clinical age of 58 and have been in top health ever Supervisor for third party hospitals. This since. My four children, who all went to section of the department monitored the schools within and outside Nigeria now have medical care third party hospitals provided good jobs and are doing well. As a matter of to security personnel (and their families), fact, my daughter just got married in February national youth service corps members 2015 and the baby of the house is a digital and interns. In 2007, Shell outsourced animator in Canada. I have a wonderful the in-house hospital to a Preferred husband who stood by me throughout my Provider Option and Health Management career in Shell. To , he continues to be Organization (HMO) under the auspices a pillar of love and support to me. of Hygeia and I became the Clinical Supervisor, HMO/PPO. I held that position I am presently a member of the Board of till retirement in September 2011. Archangels’ Church Clinic, a counsellor and an active member of some societies in the Shell exposed me to various trainings church. My joy is in the love I find in my in-house, locally and internationally that family, friends in and outside Shell. influenced my life today for which I am grateful. The highlight of my Shell life and My advice to young people and those still in proudest moment was the day I was service is this: Please start planning for your honoured with the Award of Outstanding retirement from the day of entry. Engage Contribution to Lagos Shell Health Services yourself in lucrative investments and serve the in December 2010. management of your business honestly. Stella Okereke

22 SHELL WORLD Nigeria The SWN Book Corner BECAUSE HE WHO DOES NOT READ IS JUST AS ILLITERATE AS HE WHO CANNOT READ.

Destiny Navigational Application (DNA)

By Bidemi Mark-Mordi

Every human being longs to be significant. It is our deepest heart cry. We all want to make a difference and live full, rich, legacy-enhancing lives. However, more often than not, we simply cannot figure out how to achieve this. We need a road map. In the book “Destiny Navigational Application (DNA)”, Bidemi Mark-Mordi provides such a map. DNA is a template you can use to discern and discover the essence of your calling in life and could be used as a guide to self-discovery.

In these times of corporate and socio-political transformation, when the only constant thing is change, I believe this book could be a great tool for those who wish to remain relevant not just in the workplace but, life in general.

OUR ICEBERG IS MELTING By John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber

I love fables and this is probably one of my favourites to date. It’s such a simple fable but with such profound lessons for working and living in an ever changing world. On the surface, “Our Iceberg Is Melting” is a simple story of a colony of penguins facing a dilemma. But contained within the story and the characters is a powerful message about the fear of change and how to motivate people to face the future and take action.

This fable of penguins facing a threat to their livelihood, their home, and their jobs mirrors a business organisation and its employees facing similar dangers. The story is complete with characters whose equivalents can be identified in almost any business today.

Kotter, a Harvard Business School professor, and Rathgeber, an executive with a medical technology company, share with us eight steps that the penguins took to make a successful organisational change. This book can help companies (and indeed families and individuals) face their own icebergs. It is a must-read for all.

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