A Publication of ExxonMobil Subsidiaries in Nigeria ISSN 1597 - 0442 Mobil Producing Nigeria Commissions New Office Extension in Akwa Ibom State e 2012 d Reagan i 2 MON 2012 Memorial s Annual General “Project New Lab n Meeting Care” from Esso I EDITION BUSINESS COMMUNITY RELATIONS Governor Akpabio Esso handover a new commissions multi-billion Health Care Facility to naira MPN Office Extension Nanka Community 2 22 BUSINESS COMMUNITY RELATIONS EM affiliates launch Upstream Nigeria donates a new engagement charity walk proceeds to initiative PH Cancer Centre 11 30 SHE EMPLOYEE Upstream Nigeria receives Inoyo Havens high scores on Emergency Response Drills 19 33 ExxonMobil News ISSN: 1597 0442 Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited Mobil Oil Nigeria plc Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited Edition 2, 2012 Chairman/Managing Director. EEPNL & MPN and Lead Country Manager: Mark R. Ward Chairman/Managing Director, MON: Adetunji A. Oyebanji Director, Lubricants & Specialties, MON: A. J. MacNaughton General Manager, Public & Government Affairs: Paul C. Arinze Editors: Nigel Cookey-Gam, Akin Fatunke Editorial Team: Adeyemi Fakayejo, Ozemoya Okordion, Ernest Omo-Ojo, Cornell Udeagwu, Patrick Utomi Editorial Support: Peniel Media Ltd. Cover/Concept/Graphic Designs: Taiwo Ogunbiyi Registered Office: Mobil House, 1, Lekki Expressway, P.M.B. 12054, Victoria Island, Lagos. Published by Public & Government Affairs Department for Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiaries in Nigeria. All correspondence to: The Editor, Public & Government Affairs Department, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Mobil House, 1, Lekki Expressway, P.M.B. 12054, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tel: 01-2621640, 2621660. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or stored in any retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the editors. 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Oil Nigeria made an after tax profit of N3.8 He advised that as long as these billion in 2011, translating to an increase in products continued to be regulated, the turnover of 6% and 3% decrease in profit authorities would need to develop a margin after tax when compared with the review process if the industry is to continue Company's 2010 performance. to be viable and attract investments. “Economically, Nigeria made progress Speaking on industry challenges, He said the 2011 financial year with reforms that delivered strong gains. The Adetunji explained that gasoline volumes presented a difficult operating environment government strengthened financial were affected by supply disruptions to retail in many respects, noting that it was an institutions and is gradually undertaking outlets in some parts of the country and election year and political activities took the additional reforms to improve the economy increased entrants in the market. The MON centre stage. structurally,” he added. News 1 ExxonMobll 2 News Governor of Akwa Ibom Commissions Multi-billion Naira MPN Office Extension in QIT Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture (JV) has asserted its presence in Akwa-Ibom State with the recent construction of a multi-billion naira office complex extension in Qua Iboe Terminal (QIT) which, complements existing facilities at its operational headquarters in the Ibeno Local Government Area of the State. News 3 (Left), Mark Ward, Lead Country Manager, ExxonMobil affiliates in Nigeria and Ron Romere (right), former General Manager, Joint Venture Operations, address guests at the commissioning ceremony 4 News Here for the long haul... •The newly built office complex represents the commitment of the NNPC/MPN JV to expanding its operations in Akwa Ibom state •The project provides a significant increase in working capacity for MPN in the JV field •The office extension is part of the QIT Masterplan Expansion project, which will involve the construction of more residential and office buildings •The construction involved a high level of community integration, engaging about 150 community youths •The project was completed with zero loss time injury Speaking during the commissioning event buildings at this Terminal, is only a Mr. Ward further stated that “the recently, the Chairman/Managing Director preliminary part of our QIT Masterplan company is making long term plans to of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mr. Mark R. Expansion Project. Tenders for the sustain and expand its business Ward said the office extension facility was construction of a couple of high rise office operations in Akwa Ibom State as MPN is only a preliminary part of the NNPC/MPN and residential buildings are currently here for the long haul also evidenced by Joint Venture Qua Iboe Terminal (QIT) ongoing”. the Joint Venture’s substantial Master Plan Project. “The commissioning of this fully functional and modern 300-space office complex is an attestation to the commitment of the NNPC/MPN JV to strengthening and expanding our operations in Akwa Ibom State. This newly built office complex, while complementing the existing office (L-R) Udom Inoyo, GM, HR & ED, MPN; Paul Arinze, GM, Public & Govt. Affairs(P&GA), MPN; Chief Godswill Akpabio, Governor, Akwa Ibom State (holding Microphone); Dr. Christopher Oboh, MD, NDDC; Gloria Essien-Danner, former GM, P&GA & ED, MPN; Mark Ward, Chairman/MD, MPN, commissioning the New Office Complex Extension for Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) at Oua Iboe Terminal (QIT). News 5 and the entire people of the State, and therefore, we should value and sustain it. We need to cooperate and collaborate with NNPC/MPN Joint Venture in order for it to succeed The Governor thanked MPN’s neighbouring communities, particularly the youths for the relative peace that has prevailed in the area for some time now and asked them to continue to maintain it so as to generate more employment opportunities for all. Similarly, Chief Akpabio assured the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture of the State Government's support. L-R Mark Ward, Chief Godswill Akpabio and Dr. Christopher Oboh, Managing Director, “As a government, I want to assure Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture that we will contributions in the areas of health, smooth and successful operations in Akwa continue to ensure you have the enabling education, infrastructure and capacity Ibom State. environment for you to operate”. building/economic empowerment Chief Akpabio expressed the The QIT Office Extension is a spring programmes among others in its host excitement of key stakeholders, especially board for the QIT Masterplan Project communities in Akwa Ibom and Rivers the State Government, over the conceived with the primary objective of States”. tremendous increase in the production providing replacements for existing Other facilities and structures capacity of the MPN. He attributed this temporary administrative buildings and planned as part of the QIT masterplan achievement to a peaceful and conducive structures at the Terminal to meet long include a centralized energy centre, a environment provided by the host term office and accommodation community building, bank building, communities. He encouraged both the requirements. The contract for the office cafeteria, clinic, shops and travel centre youths and traditional rulers from the host extension was awarded in June 2009 to among others. Mr. Ward expressed the communities to create an environment in Julius Berger Nigeria and completed in gratitude of the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture which MPN would be able to meet the to the government and people of Akwa aspirations of the host communities. Chief Ibom State, especially the neighboring Akpabio pointedly mentioned that the communities for their continued support State owed its 13 percent derivation fund that had brought about a conducive from the Federal Government due mainly operating environment and valuable to the operations of the NNPC/MPN Joint development projects. Venture which is aiding the State While commissioning the mega Government in its transformation agenda. project, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, “There is no way MPN will be able to Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio expressed do more for Akwa Ibom State if the his administration's commitment and company is shut down or its operations readiness to collaborate with the are impeded. MPN is a good citizen as a NNPC/MPN Joint Venture for its jewel at the doorstep of Akwa Ibom State February 2012. During the construction of the office extension, there was a high level of community integration such as the engagement of about 150 youths from the community as well as other local content components. The project was completed with zero loss time injury in line with ExxonMobil safety creed of Nobody Gets Hurt. The commissioning event drew an array of dignitaries including the Deputy Governor, Mr. Nsima Ekere; the Secretary to the State Government, Obong Umana Okon Umana; Senator Helen J. Esuene representing Akwa Ibom South (Eket senatorial district) at the Senate as well as A cross section of community representatives Rt. Hon. (Obong) Dan Akpan, member of the House of Representatives (SEC) as well as members of the Akwa Aniekan Willie Akpan), Esit Eket (Hon.