Chevron Nigeria representatives receiving the award from NAPE President, Mrs. Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi
By Peter Immaculate Ogechukwu
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has emerged as the second-best exhibitor at the 2026 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Conference and Exhibition, in recognition of its outstanding exhibition and commitment to knowledge sharing and human capital development.
The award was presented during the NAPE Awards Dinner held on November 12, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, following the conclusion of the annual conference and exhibition. According to a statement made available to Bailout Magazine, Chevron received the award for its engaging exhibition booth, which attracted visitors, particularly students, through a variety of educational activities. These included geology and geophysics presentations, quizzes, word games, as well as human resources and Nigerian Content presentations, with prizes presented to winners and participants.
The award was presented by the President of NAPE (2025–2026), Mrs. Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, FNAPE, who is also the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ingentia Energies Limited.
Reacting to the recognition, the Manager, Communications for Chevron companies in Nigeria and the Mid-Africa Region, Dr. Victor Anyaegbudike, commended NAPE for consistently organizing the annual conference and exhibition, describing it as an important platform for advancing the nation’s petroleum industry. He noted that Chevron has maintained operations in Nigeria for more than six decades, contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth while investing in people and initiatives that deliver sustainable, long-term value.
“At Chevron Nigeria, we drive innovation and investment to create opportunities for growth, employment, increased productivity and lasting value. Platforms such as the NAPE Conference and Exhibition provide valuable opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and industry advancement,” he said. Dr. Anyaegbudike reaffirmed Chevron’s commitment to fostering productive and mutually beneficial relationships with governments, business partners, customers, host communities and employees.
“We believe that affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to building a more prosperous and sustainable world,” he added. The 2026 NAPE Conference and Exhibition attracted participants from across the petroleum industry, including representatives of the Federal Government, regulatory agencies, oil and gas companies, academia and students from tertiary institutions nationwide.