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 trade.
The Executive Chairman of AEC, N.Y Ayuk, mentioned the popularity included Omorodion’s function 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 mentioned 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 belongings and compete extra successfully in the trade.
Ayuk additionally praised his function in offering steering to nationwide oil firms throughout difficult intervals, describing his counsel and judgment as worthwhile to the sector.
Beyond his company obligations, Omorodion was recognised for championing the event of younger Africans by way of 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 trade.
He additionally highlighted SLB’s partnership with the ONE Campaign, which supported the set up of solar energy techniques at healthcare services throughout Nigeria to enhance electrical energy reliability and cut back dependence on diesel turbines.
Ayuk mentioned 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 mentioned.
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 mentioned the popularity was each a tribute to Omorodion’s achievements and a reminder that appreciable work remained to strengthen Africa’s vitality trade.
“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 mentioned.
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 additionally by the variety of folks he had helped to advance.
He mentioned Omorodion’s profession demonstrated that efficient management concerned getting ready others to tackle management obligations and guaranteeing that establishments and communities have been stronger because of one’s service.
