Victor Anyaegbudike, 3rd (L) receiving the award, while the Publisher, Mathew Ibiyemi, 2nd (L) and Gbenga Omotosho, 4th (L) look on.
By Cynthia Eruotor
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), over the weekend, precisely, Friday December 6, 2024, received an award as “Energy company of the year (2024)” for its Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility accomplishments. The award which was presented by the Nigerian News Direct Newspaper, was received by Mr. Victor Anyaegbudike, Manager Communications, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit. The epoch making programme which was held at Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Lagos was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life among who are government representatives, industry and private sector stakeholders.
In a press statement signed by Victor Chimaobi Anyaegbudike, Manager, Communications, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Limited said, the organizers of the award noted that the Chevron as an organization, has implemented the “Protecting People and the Environment” policy, which aims at preventing injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents. According to the statement, Chevron has achieved 97% gas flaring reduction in its operations in Nigeria, while implementing waste management and environmental conservation programmes.
Nigerian News Direct said Chevron Nigeria Ltd has also invested millions of dollars in community development programmes to support education, health and economic development initiatives that have benefited thousands of people, just as it ensures diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement in its business operations.
While receiving the award from the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, Mr. Anyaegbudike expressed gratitude to the organizers for the honour, done Chevron Nigeria Ltd and reiterated its commitment to continue to develop affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress around the world.