SHELL WORLD DECEMBER 2016

PETAN recognises SPDC asNCD PIONEER

SHELL LIVEWIRE NIGERIAChanging Perceptions, Building Opportunities

The Energy Transition and Shell's refreshed strategy: IMPACT ON AFRICA

Yemi Alade and Shell celebrate1-Year anniversary of Africa’sFIRST SOLAR POWERED FOOTBALL PITCH

SHELL WORLD DECEMBER 2016

MEET PETER COSTELLO,OUR NEW VP NIGERIAAND GABON

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EDITORIAL

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EDITORIAL BOARDIgo Weli, ChairmanTunde Adams Afolabi AkinrogundeBola ‘Salt’ Essien-Nelson

EDITOR-IN-CHIEFBola ‘Salt’ [email protected]

CONTRIBUTORS Dafi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

DISTRIBUTIONAnthony Ogedengbe [email protected]

DESIGNShell Production Centre of ExcellenceThe Hague, The Netherlands1060751

FRONT COVER Peter CostelloVP Nigeria and Gabon

Shell World Nigeria replaces allprevious hardcopy regional andline business publications. It isalso available to anyone outsideShell who is interested in theissues that affect us as a globalenergy company.Shell is represented by thefollowing companies in Nigeria:Shell Petroleum DevelopmentCompany of Nigeria (SPDC)Joint Venture; Shell NigeriaExploration and ProductionCompany (SNEPCo);Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG);Shell Nigeria Closed PensionFund Administrator (SNCPFA);Nigeria LNG Limited and ShellExploration and ProductionAfrica (SEPA).

WELCOME TO THE Q4 EDITION OF SHELL WORLD NIGERIA

Welcome to the December 2016 edition of Shell World Nigeria

In this special Q4 edition of Shell World Nigeria, our cover is on Peter Costello, the new VP Nigeria and Gabon and we hope you enjoying finding out more about the new man at the helm of affairs and reading his thoughts and hopes for 2017 and beyond.

Our “Spotlight on a Retiree” corner is back and we are pleased to feature Yemisi Ayeni, former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator who retired after 21 years with Shell in Nigeria. We believe you will find her interview as well as all the other features in this edition interesting and informative. You will notice a few more photos than is usual as we wanted to make this last edition of 2016 a feast for your eyes!

I would like to thank everyone that took the time to participate in the mini-survey we launched towards the end of last year. As always, your suggestions will be reviewed, and where feasible adopted as we continue to improve the quality of SWN’s content in 2017. Please keep sending in your ideas and thoughts to us via [email protected] or to [email protected].

On behalf of the entire Editorial Board; I would like to wish you all a safe and fulfilling 2017!

Bola ‘Salt’ Essien-NelsonEditor, Shell World [email protected]

2016 Oil Industry Awards4 PETAN recognises SPDC as Pioneer

in Nigerian Content Development

Social Investment5 SNG donates new facilities to

schools in Ogun State Operational Excellence6 Practices worth replicating

the Bonga main IRP story Celebration7 SNEPCo 2016

Independence Day Celebration

Our Business, Our Character8 Meet Peter Costello, our new VP

Nigeria and Gabon

Spotlight on Retiree10 Yemisi Ayeni, former MD, SNCPFA

Shell Africa Day12 Energy Transition and Refreshed

Shell Strategy: Impact on Africa

2016 Photo Highlights14 Q4 Photo Highlights

Energy Ideas16 Yemi Alade and Shell Celebrate

the One-Year Anniversary of Africa’s 1st Solar Powered Football Pitch

Environment News17 Nigeria Environment Week 2016

the Aspire Small Business Fund

Social Investment/Performance18 GM Gas talks about SCiN’s Social

Performance at the 2016 TEDxEuston

Social Investment/Performance19 TEDxOloibiri Road Returns;

Bigger and Better! Wellness20 A fitter you in 2017

Innovation in Occupational Health21 Shell Health team in Nigeria use App

to deliver vital healthcare

Good Food22 Fruitcake

Year End Festivities23 SNEPCo 2016 End of the year Party Celebration

Literature24 SWN Book Corner

Final Words25 Winning ways of working

Platinum Award winners

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Ebenezer African Church Primary School and African Church Community Secondary School in Ewupe (both located within SNG’s operational area) now have new and upgraded blocks of classrooms, a football field, toilets and water facilities courtesy of SNG.

Speaking at the ceremony, Managing Director of SNG, Toyin Adenuga, described the investment in the two public schools as part of the broad social investment programme of the company. “We recognise education as the topmost need of the people of our neighbouring communities and what we have done is a progression of our longstanding support to these schools and to the communities.”

He noted that SNG was committed to supporting initiatives aimed at closing the opportunity gap between students

in rural public schools and their counterparts in private schools.

In her speech, Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Modupe Mujota, commended SNG’s investment in the schools and charged the students to take full advantage of the ultramodern school infrastructure to “upscale their academic performance and competitive exploits”.

Represented by the Director of Secondary Education in the State, Mrs. Abosede Ogunleye, the Commissioner noted that the cost of education was capital-intensive and that public-private partnership in education was a viable option to overcome the funding challenge. “This administration has never pretended to be buoyant enough to single-handedly underwrite the cost. This is why we have always

beckoned on corporate organisations, public spirited individuals, and non-governmental organisations to team up with us to lift the education sector to great heights.”

An elated Principal of African Church Community Secondary School, Mr. Gbolahan Adekunjo, described SNG’s support to the school as ‘a spectacular, historic and positive one that has transformed the life of the schools.’ He added, “The Company has put a smile on the faces of not only the students, staff and parents but the entire Ewupe community as a whole.”

The event was witnessed by senior government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders and leadership of the community development committees in Ogun State. n

é Cross-section of students at the event

é Newly refurbished school in Ewupe, Ogun State

SHELL NIGERIA GASDONATES NEW FACILITIESTO SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE

“We are motivated by these gestures to continue to pursue the belief that it is only in bringing happiness to others that we achieve our greatest desires,” said Osagie Okunbor, Managing Director, SPDC and Chairman, Shell Companies in Nigeria. “We commend PETAN for consistently supporting programmes that nourish the Nigerian oil and gas industry manpower base, despite the challenges of the current low oil price situation. We recognised in you the enduring qualities for true partnership.”

In addition to awards from PETAN in 2013, 2014 and 2015, SPDC has also been honoured in Nigerian content development by the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference, the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping and at the Social Enterprise Report and Awards (SERAs.) n

PETAN RECOGNISES SPDC AS PIONEERIN NIGERIAN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

The Petroleum Technology Association (PETAN,) honoured the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) with the Distinguished Achievement Award (Corporate) at its 2016 Oil Industry Awards Dinner that took place in Lagos in December 2016.

People of Ewupe, Isorosi and Ijaliye communities in Ota, Ogun State rolled out the drums in a fanfare on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the opening of multimillion naira new school facilities donated by Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG).

é Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor; Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru; Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, Mr. Bayo Ojulari; and NNPC’s Group Executive Director Upstream, Mr. Rabiu Bello, at the Award Night of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, in Lagos

é L-R: Director of Quality Assurance, Ogun State Ministry of Education, Olamilekan Ashiru; Director of Secondary School Services, Abosede Ogunleye; Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Gas, Mr. Toyin Adenuga; Communications Manager of Shell Nigeria, Sola Abulu; and traditional ruler of Ewupe, Chief Sulaimon Obalanlege, at the event

é Group picture of representatives of Ogun State Government, Shell Nigeria Gas and the Ewupe community at the handover of new and upgraded facilities of the Ebenezer African Church Primary School

ç Sheba Palana, Financial Secretary, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN); MD SNEPCo; Ibe Chubby Ibe, PETAN Ex-Officio Executive and Emmanuel Onyekwena, during a courtesy visit to SNEPCo offices in Lagos.

Having always been an advocate for a greener planet which led Raphael to become a vegetarian 8 years ago, he looked for opportunities that would help the environment and at the same time be viable as a business. Growing up, recycling was one of his pet projects so venturing into it wasn’t abstract. According to Raphael, “The south-south region is one of the heaviest users of plastics (household and shopping bags) with no recycling or manufacturing facility in sight. I reasoned that with plastics being consumed daily in millions with no nearby facility to meet the ever growing demand, the readily available material in the form of end-consumer plastics will help in waste management, job creation and generate revenue. It was killing three birds with one stone.”

He said, “I realised that there was poor knowledge about recycling among the populace. I saw this as a need and I started proffering solutions. I made a business plan and started sourcing for funds.”It was at this stage that Raphael became a beneficiary of Shell LiveWire Nigeria. With Shell LiveWire training and funding support, Raphael established De-Rabacon Plastics.

His business model is simple but effective: n Buy plastic bottles which he stores at a site that he rents for

N7, 000 per month. He pays N15 for three medium size bottles and gets an average of 5,000 bottles per day.

n Wash and bag the bottles.n Transport the materials to a plastic facility in Owerri, Imo

State (about 2 hours away), where 4,000 bottles are sold at the rate of 2 for N20. The remaining 1,000 bottles are processed for polyester bags which he brings back to Bayelsa to seal.

n Using a sealing machine which he purchased with the business grant, he packages the polyester bags for sales.

n He makes an average of N30, 000 to N40, 000 monthly in profit.

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SNEPCo 2016INDEPENDENCE DAYCELEBRATION On Friday, September 20, 2016, SNEPCo celebrated Nigeria’s 56th Independence with a vibrant and colourful cultural day. Shell World Nigeria gives you a glimpse into this a culturally rich and impactful event. n

First hand interaction with Shell LiveWire Nigeria has changed Bayelsa-born Smith Raphael’s perception of SPDC. Raphael, a young entrepreneur, now views the energy company as “one that lives up to responsibilities.”He enthused, “So far, life has been rewarding and I’m very grateful. I have created jobs directly and indirectly. I am presently running my Master’s Degree programme and my family and I can now afford basic needs, all thanks to Shell.”

Prior to LiveWire, Raphael saw Shell as one of those corporations that just take and never give back to the communities where they do business. He laughed in disbelief when a friend told him about Shell Livewire Nigeria Raphael said, “Having heard ‘we will get back to you’ a thousand times from potential investors with no headway in sight, my spirit was weakened, body literally exhausted and pocket dried. I however had nothing to lose, so I gave it a try. Thank God I did.”

“The training was very insightful; an eye opener. Subjects ranging from bright ideas generation, management, funds generation, account balancing amongst other things were taught extensively. I was equipped to do business. Upon successful completion, I was given the promised grant; N300,000, to grow his business.”

SHELL LIVEWIRE NIGERIA CHANGING PERCEPTIONS, BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES LiveWIRE is a youth enterprise development programme supported by the SPDC JV. The programme aims to inspire, encourage and support young people aged 18 to 35 years to start their own businesses, or expand existing business through the provision of training and finance.

é Bonga FPSO

é External Relations Team

é Logistics and Shipping Team

é 1st Place Winner of the Best Dressed Competition, Ozioma Orji

é HSSE Team

é Production Team é SNEPCo Leaders cutting the cake

é Projects Team é Shell Health Team

é Infrastructure Services Team

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the challenges in our operating environment, and continue to deliver real value to all stakeholders.

I know a lot of work has gone into driving costs down and improving our production availability and this must continue. We must understand the criticality of being competitive – we have to generate positive cash flow. No business can keep making a loss and still remain in business. If at the end of my time here, it can be said that we ran a safer, more competitive and better business than our competition, I will be a happy man.

Let’s take a break from Peter, the VP. Who is Peter, the family man? Peter Costello: So, I am married with two children. My wife Elena is here with me in Lagos and the children are in the UK. Molly is the youngest at 15 going on 16 albeit she thinks she is 26. Oddly enough, my son, Adam who has just finished University, seems to be looking at a future in the energy sector too. I come from a little town in the south of England called Bournemouth and our football team recently got promoted to the Premiership League. So that’s very exciting and I am hoping they stay up there!

You have been in Nigeria for a little over three months now, what are your thoughts so far?The first thing that I noticed is how resilient and committed our people are and this, in the face of extremely uncertain times. I have a deep respect for our colleagues in the Niger Delta because they continue to demonstrate such dedication as they work to deliver our collective objectives in spite of the challenging conditions they have to operate in. Shortly after I arrived, we celebrated the Bonga team for making a U-turn in Bonga’s performance and winning the Upstream “Asset of the Year” award. The Erha (SNEPCo Non-Operated Venture) team also won the 2016 Global Development “Barrel Chasing Champion” award for initiating studies that enabled the Operator to turn around a large number of opportunities thereby increasing production and arresting a long-standing decline. Realising that I would be working with this calibre of people was very encouraging. To find such talent and passion in one group of people at the same time is rare.

What do you aim to achieve during your tenure as VP Nigeria and Gabon?You know, given the exceptional talent here and the huge resource base of the country, I’m confident we can address

é Peter Costello

In October 2016, we bid farewell to Markus Droll as VP Nigeria and Gabon and welcomed in his successor, Peter Costello. In this edition of Shell World Nigeria, we share some photo highlights of Peter’s time in Nigeria so far as well as some of his thoughts on what 2017 will look like for our business.

MEET PETER COSTELLO, OUR NEW VP NIGERIAAND GABONPlease give us a peek into your background?Well, I trained as an Engineer and I have worked in a variety of roles in the former British Gas, including design, engineering, projects, operations and commercial. My move into leadership positions began with HSE and strategy and then I began to take on country roles within BG Group seeing me work in India, the Philippines, Russia, Kazakhstan and Thailand. Then I moved to a Functional position as the General Manager Production and Operations for BG Corporate and finally, I took on the role of President and AGM Kazakhstan in 2012. I did that for four years until I was had the opportunity here in Nigeria.

é Peter Costello with MD SNEPCo, Bayo Ojulari at SNEPCo's Independence Day Celebration.

é Peter with his VP Nigeria and Gabon 'Staff of Office'

é Peter Costello with Outgoing VP Nigeria and Gabon, Markus Droll é Peter Costello with some members of the SNEPCo Leadership Team at the Independence Celebration

é L_R: GM Deepwater Production, Efft Okon, Peter Costello and VP Human Resources, SSA, Olukayode Ogunleye

é Milan Hendrikse, GM Deepwater; Chichi Ohiaeri, Personal Assistant EVP Africa; Peter and Ibiyemi Asaolu, Venture Mgr. Offshore NOV & Studies

é Peter Costello and his wife, Elena, presenting the Long Service Award to Benjamin Osaigbova

é Peter Costello with GM, Deepwater Development, Beatrice Spaine

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SPOTLIGHT ON RETIREE SPOTLIGHT ON RETIREE

SPOTLIGHT ON RETIREEMRS. YEMISI AYENIYemisi Ayeni retired as Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator in 2015 after 21 years in Shell. In this interview, she talks about her Shell journey and shares some key tips on preparing for retirement.

When did you join Shell?I joined Shell in July 1994, as a mature hire, with 9 years’ work experience. Can you tell us a bit about your journey in the company?I joined as Finance Controller, SNEPCo during the “June 12” riots. For security reasons, we all had to “dress down” to work; which suited me, having always been more at home in jeans than suits! Restrictions on expatriate travel meant my boss wasn’t in Nigeria for my first few months. So, I was thrown in at the deep-end, with more visibility to senior management than the typical Job Group 4. I thank God for the strong finance skills I had gained pre-Shell, and also for the great staff on ground, who all worked hard to quickly onboard me.Within 2 years, I was offered an overseas assignment, which I declined for personal reasons. That proved to be the recurring decimal in my career, Shell wanting me to work abroad, and me not wanting to!

I will say that Shell always gave me the space to be myself. I’m fairly outspoken, and, contrary to conventional wisdom, this didn’t limit my career. On reflection, I found that, provided I continued to add significant value to the bottom line

(which, by the grace of God, I strove to do every single day); Shell found a way to accommodate my somewhat unorthodox views e.g. not being mobile. In November 2004, at 39, I was appointed SNEPCo Finance Director, earning me the distinction of being the first Nigerian woman to be appointed to the Board of a Shell Company in Nigeria. I remain deeply appreciative of this vote of confidence.

Would you mind sharing the smartest thing you did to prepare for retirement?It was probably always being mindful that I would, one day, leave Shell. Having interacted with many pensioners (in my 10 years as MD, Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator (SNCPFA), I saw a stark difference between those who drifted into retirement and those who actively planned for retirement. I knew I wanted to be in the latter category. As I wasn’t mobile, I never expected my Shell career to be too long, as the oft-repeated mantra was “you must be mobile to have a full Shell career”. To be honest, I’m still amazed that there were enough roles in Lagos to keep me in the company for almost 21 years. Since I always thought each role was likely to be my last, my outlook was always quite

external, specifically, maintaining the external networks I had before I joined Shell. I also saved and invested most of my earnings. What advice would you give a pre-retiree about preparing for retirement?Maintain a network of non-Shell business contacts. Apart from a Board role I was offered by a former Shell colleague (which, incidentally, I declined); all the other Board roles I’ve been offered were from my non-Shell business contacts. What advice do you have for the young people just starting out in life?“Dance to the beat of your own drum”. Spend time in self-reflection, so you know the peculiar beat of your drum. That way, you aren’t dancing to the beat of other drums e.g. buying a new car to impress others, when, in reality, you are happy with your current car.

What non - financial aspect of retirement life surprised you the most?As I had carefully planned my retirement over a long period, I had a fairly good idea of what to expect. Perhaps what surprised me was the level of goodwill. Soon after I left, I turned to Shell for advice when a friend

was kidnapped, and the response was incredible, a demonstration of the value of having a bank of goodwill.

If you could change one thing about your retired life, what would that be?Figure out a way to re-set my body clock not to wake up at 5am! What are you up to now? I’m pursuing a career as a portfolio ‘Non-Executive Director’. I’m Chairperson of NASCON Allied Industries Ltd (Dangote Salt company); I’m a Non-Executive

Director on the Boards of Stanbic-IBTC Pension Managers Ltd; and Capri Africa Ltd (US property fund). On the “not-for-profit” side, I’m running an Education Fund I set up to provide scholarships; I’m a founding member of the Panel of Advisors of the “Africa Initiative for Governance” (an exciting initiative to inspire/support future public sector leaders), and an Executive Council member of WIMBIZ. In my spare time, I’m writing a collection of short stories.

Any other thing you would like to share with us before we say good-bye?Just to thank all those I worked with. I make no apologies for being a tough boss (n_n), just a reflection of the high expectations I have of people. I especially want to thank the young men/women who I think of as my “Shell children” – you know yourselves. You were all so willing to learn/so keen to add value, and it is no surprise that you are excelling in your careers. You are the most enduring legacy of my Shell career, and I’m so proud of you all! n

holding such employee engagements across the business throughout this year. I am keen on keeping the conversation going. I want to hear from you so let’s share ideas on how we can keep our business winning!

Finally, as I have said over and over, Goal Zero is our number one priority. Please stop work if you feel it is unsafe. Success will not mean a thing if we lose any one to achieve it.

Any career advice to staff?Peter Costello: You know, all my life, I have been somewhat of risk-taker when it comes to career opportunities. I try not to let anything stop me from taking up new positions. Sometimes, people inhibit themselves by listening to the negative voices in their heads, ‘what if I don’t succeed’, ‘what if it doesn’t work out’. Personally, I would hate to look back and say the words ‘I wish I had’. That would be too disappointing. I would like to encourage staff to have a positive mindset. You need to own your own development. And never let anyone or anything stand in the way of you attaining your personal and career goals.

Go out there and be spectacularly ambitious! n

Go Bournemouth! Now, we know you like football but what else do you do for fun?Peter Costello: I like to play tennis (albeit badly), going to the theatre, watching movies, and listening to music. I also love food. Some people eat to live. I live to eat. But you see, that is why I play tennis to balance things out!*laughs*. As I mentioned above, I also love experiencing other cultures and having a job that gives me the opportunity to do this is huge blessing and privilege.

So, what is your 2017 look ahead?Peter Costello: First of all, once again, I would like to thank our staff for contributing towards our finishing 2016 strong. In 2017, there is even more work to be done. The ‘Fit for the Future’ programme we have embarked on, underpinned by the continued Winning Ways of Working culture change should move us towards sustainable cost competitiveness and operational excellence as we keep a keen focus on our cash delivery. It must be clear to all that ‘improving the business is the Business’.

In 2017, I am committed to meeting as many people as I can. In December I connected with the young leaders of Scinergy and Shell Women’s Network groups and hope to continue

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é Peter Costello

é Mrs. Yemisi Ayeni

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Ruth Lovering, EVP HR Projects and Technology opened the session and noted that the theme was not only appropriate given its strong connection with the refreshed strategy and the current business climate, but also because it speaks to the future of the business.

‘This is in line with our vision as employee networks to promote diversity and inclusiveness within Shell, organise events that add value to business, create platforms for employee engagement and provide learning opportunities for development,’ said Johnbosco Uche, Chair of the Shell African Network.

Setting the Scene Brian Davis, Vice President Integrated Energy Solutions shared insights from the refreshed strategy and highlighted its connection with the growing need for integrated energy across the world, especially in Africa where increasing population, the desire for improved living standards, and the expanding globalisation and digitalisation will acutely bring to the fore the dilemma between the need for more and cleaner energy.

‘In the next decade, Africa has the opportunity to jump the energy transition queue and take advantage of the current advance in integrated energy much in the same way as we have seen with mobile phone technology. Taking advantage of this opportunity will be underpinned by a focus on creating shared value for Shell and society, and embracing a commercial value model for delivering an integrated access to energy solution for Africa,’ said Brian.

Africa and the Energy TransitionBy 2050, the bulk of the world's population growth will take place in Africa: 50% of the additional 2+ billion people projected between 2015 and 2050, will be added in Africa. By contrast, as recently as 2014, Africa generated only as much electricity as Belgium and the equivalent of what China installs every 18 – 24 months. Tackling this population explosion and its impact, requires more than just a mix of new energy solutions. It also means that Africa will still rely, in the immediate term, on efficiently maximising its vast conventional energy says Eugene Okpere, VP Exploration for South America and Africa. We need to bridge the gap in the energy needs for a growing population through early and valuable partnerships with the local population where we operate and also play a role in advocating for clear energy policies.

Governments also play a role he said, in providing an energy vision masterplan, competitive fiscal regimes, stable regulations, transparency and a secure business environment.

Sharing his learnings from setting up a GTL business in Mozambique, Onno Van Kessel, VP Commercial Development, Mozambique highlighted the need to clearly define the role of the government and that of Shell while continuously seeking to deliver early value to the local population as part of the shared value proposition in projects. ‘Understanding the need of the government and people of Mozambique and aligning that with Shell’s commercial objectives is a critical success factor,’ said Onno.

Another lesson we have learned is that we can be braver in going in early with shared value initiatives that give us a chance to deepen our credibility with end users.

Starting small, painting a visual staircase of the project journey, integrating local content and needs at early stages of the project helps to generate ‘local advocates’ for the project with the government.

Shell’s Role in the Africa’s Energy TransitionMeeting Africa’s potential energy needs means tackling head on, the various non-technical risk (NTR) challenges that Shell faces across the continent.

‘Shell is in a unique position to mitigate the NTR issues and deliver value for Africa by leveraging our diversity and our long and rich history in the continent,’ said Jeremy Bentham, VP Global Business Environment and Head of the Shell Scenarios Team. ‘We have an opportunity to provide real shared value by embracing this challenge and co-creating solutions rather than advocating our position to the governments and people where we do business. It will require changing a project-outcome focused engagement mindset to one where we are able to provide early and explicit value across the project lifecycle and in line with the ‘customer needs’ while managing expectations and making sensible business decisions’. ‘We also need to be creative in the way we participate in the growing energy industrial space by

supporting institutions across countries that share the same objective of providing access to energy across Africa,’ added Brian Davis.

Shell and Africa in 2050The current and future potential opportunities in Africa are clear, but maximising them will require a concerted effort by the different governments, locals and Shell.

Indeed Shell has a key role to play in Africa’s integrated energy space looking ahead to 2050. ‘It will mean that we relentlessly pursue a goal of shared vision and the principle of ‘growing the pie’ rather than sharing the crumbs, ‘said Eugene Okpere. It also means that Shell will need to build,

and rebuild trust with communities and our neighbours where we operate or intend to operate.

It also requires telling our story in a compelling way and making sure we remain ahead of the curve in providing tailor made energy solutions for the world and Africa in particular. n

ENERGY TRANSITION AND REFRESHED SHELL STRATEGY: IMPACT ON AFRICAThe Shell African Network (SAN) and the Shell Middle East and North Africa Network (MENA) hosted the Shell Africa Day session focusing on Energy Transition and the Refreshed Shell Strategy. It was also an event to learn more about opportunities and challenges in the current business environment and impact on Africa.

SHELL AFRICA DAY

é Brian Davis Vice President Integrated Energy Solutions

é Eugene Okpere, Vice President Exploration, South America & Africa

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Q4 PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

é Managing Director of SPDC and Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor officially opening the Port Harcourt Literary Society Library (PHLS) in Port Harcourt

è Managing Director of SPDC and Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor officially opening the Port Harcourt Literary Society Library (PHLS) in Port Harcourt

é L-R: Clinical Health Adviser, Shell, Dr. Yinka Mosuro; Representative of General Manager, NNPC, Tolu Adefuwa; SNEPCo HR Director, Obinna Anaba; and Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris at the event.

ç SNEPCo NCD Manager, Austin Uzoka addressing President Muhammadu Buhari and NESG Chairman , Kyari Bukar at the Shell exhibition stand

è Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, launching the DVD

é L-R: MD SNEPCo, Bayo Ojulari, Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu and SCiN Government Integration Manager, Abubakar Ahmed at the NES #22 plenary

Shell inaugurates the first complete Library in Nigeria

SNEPCo donates 1000 DVDs to LASG; boosts public awareness on Medical Emergency Response

The 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit

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This event which held at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka in Lagos commemorated the one-year anniversary of Africa’s first human and solar-powered football pitch which was built at the college as part of Shell’s #Makethefuture programme, which collaborates with inventors, local communities, engaged citizens and global celebrities to transform lives by putting bright energy ideas into action. Speaking at the event, SNEPCo Human Resources Director, Obinna Anaba, explained that the Shell #makethefuture campaign is a call for collaboration to create smart solutions that will generate more and cleaner energy across the world. He said that by working together, we can transform lives and bring more and cleaner energy to communities, everywhere.

“Today, Shell is celebrating one year of Africa’s first kinetic pitch as part of our #makethefuture campaign, and is challenging Nigerian youths on

innovations and bright energy ideas that can help in the global quest for more and cleaner energy. In Shell Nigeria, we support bright energy ideas, among other things through our 13-year old Shell LiveWIRE programme, Idea360 among others. It is crucial that Shell supports energy entrepreneurs, and the pitch in Lagos is expected to inspire Nigerian entrepreneurs and young people to help us to make a smarter energy future”, Obinna added.

Following the media roundtable, Yemi Alade and the Shell representatives watched a five aside novelty football match played by students from the college. As the match ended, Yemi challenged the students to think deeper and further on energy solutions. The crowd, now in full strength, roared in appreciation as Yemi led a rendition of “Best day of my life” and, understandably, launched into one of her own anthems which the students happily finished off.

A grateful College of Education thanked Shell for the “unique gift” and said the pitch was already provoking thought among the students and those from nearby institutions, among them, University of Lagos and Yaba College of Technology.

The football pitch at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka was refurbished by Shell in 2015 using more than 90 underground tiles that capture kinetic energy created by the movement of the players. The tiles are the invention of a young British entrepreneur and founder of Pavegen, Laurence Kemball-Cook, who was the Shell LiveWIRE UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in 2011. The kinetic energy is stored and combined with power generated by solar panels to operate the new floodlights. This bright energy idea allows the students to play at night in a safer and more secure environment. n

NIGERIA ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2016

These and other issues have been addressed annually as part of the ‘Environment Week’, an annual engagement with business leaders and members of the Environment community, intended to provide ongoing focus and support to the teams dealing with environmental matters, in-country.

‘Environment Week 2016’ was the 4th of such coming together of Safety and Environment leaders and was held over the period of October 31 to November 4, 2016. We were privileged to have VP Safety & Environment, Upstream, Babs Omotowa; VP Environment, Rupert Thomas; P&T GM Environmental Sciences, Andrew Cameron and UO Environment Manager, Emma Fitzgerald join us from abroad. Local leaders included VP Nigeria and Gabon, Peter Costello; Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria and MD SPDC, Osagie Okunbor; AGC Nigeria and Gabon, Barbara Blum; GM Production, David Martin; Outgoing GM Safety and Environment, Rob Munster and Incoming GM Safety and Environment; Chidube Nnene-Anochie.

The dedicated week of engagements presented an opportunity for senior leaders to provide direction and steer to the teams managing environmental aspects of Shell Companies in Nigeria. The key event for this year was a workshop to explore what could be done to improve performance and further reduce environmental exposures for the Company. Working Groups have been set up to action key outcomes of the discussions to move the dot from “Point A to B”.

No Operational Spills AwardsThe leaders also took time during the week to recognise teams that have demonstrated excellence in driving Goal Zero - No Operational Leaks performance in our business. ‘No Operational Spills Awards’ were presented to representatives of the Sea Eagle FPSO and Belema Flowstation Production teams for successfully operating from the January 1, 2015 through to the end of September 2016 without incurring any recordable operational spills - a period of more than 600 days. EA OIM, Chidi Madufor, received the No Operational Spills Award on behalf of the Sea Eagle FPSO team while Asset Management Lead, Swamp East, Valentine Okonkwo received the No Operational Spills Award on behalf of the Belema Flowstation team. The winning teams were presented with certificates and plaques. n

Nigeria has been on an Environment Improvement Journey since 2013 and has made some great strides in addressing some of the most significant risks faced by the business, particularly in regards to regulatory compliance, assurance of spill remediation and in reduction of flaring.

ê L-R: GM Safety and Environment, Chidube Nnene-Anochie; Environment Manager, Austin Igbuku; VP Environment, Rupert Thomas; VP Nigeria and Gabon, Peter Costello; and Asset Management Lead, Swamp East, Valentine Okonkwo.

ê L-R: Environment Manager, Austin Igbuku; GM Safety and Environment, Chidube Nnene-Anochie; VP Environment, Rupert Thomas; VP Nigeria and Gabon, Peter Costello; OIM EA, Chidi Madufor and VP Safety and Environment Upstream, Babs Omotowa.

On Thursday, December 9, 2016, Nigerian music Icon and Shell brand ambassador, Yemi Alade joined the SNEPCo HR Director, Obinna Anaba, ER Communications Manager, Sola Abulu and a host of journalists at the media roundtable to deliver a powerful narrative on the need and search for “home grown” smart energy solutions that will address the imbalance between supply and demand.

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YEMI ALADE AND SHELL CELEBRATE THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF AFRICA’S1ST SOLAR POWERED FOOTBALL PITCH

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The GM captured the attention of the audience by sharing powerful, human stories about beneficiaries of SCiN’s social performance programmes such as Cradle-2-Career and LiveWIRE. He ended his presentation with a call to all with a passion for Africa's development to involve the youth in all that they do because ‘’the youth are indeed the most critical stakeholders in this endeavour”.

Every speaker and performer mentioned Nigeria, most notably South Korean Swedish entrepreneur, Jorn Lyseggen who said his vision for the future was that his yet to be conceived granddaughter would graduate with a first rate degree in information technology from the University of Lagos!

Other speakers were Jorn Lyseggen, founder of Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Ghana; Ebele Okobi, Public Policy Director for Africa at Facebook; Temie Giwa-Tubosun, Founder and CEO of LifeBank; and Lucy Quist, an International business leader and the CEO of Airtel.

Philip Mshelbila rounded up his talk by asking participants to reflect on thay had heard during the Talks and....

"Think about the actions that you can take. Think about the ideas you hear that appeal to you and let them galvanise you into action’, n

GM GAS TALKS ABOUT SCIN’S SOCIAL PERFORMANCE AT THE 2016 TEDxEUSTON

On November 12, 2016, the TEDxEustonSalon event was held at the Royal Institute of British Architects, London. The event was attended by over 250 people from a wide variety of sectors plus an additional estimated 15,000 online TEDx viewers and it provided a wonderful platform for SCiN’s GM Gas, Philip Mshelbila to share SCiN’s social performance initiatives during his 10-minute sponsor message.

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é GM Gas, Philip Mshelbila, speaking at the event

ê Founder of Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Ghana, John Lyseggen

é Public Policy Director for Africa at Facebook, Ebele Okobi

TEDxOLOIBIRI ROAD RETURNS

In school we are not taught to think; we are required to do well, not DO DIFFERENT…”Regional Community Health Manager, Akin Fajola, shared an inspiring talk on simple innovations he has championed in improving access to good healthcare in remote locations. He spoke about how a simple Instant Messaging app is being used to treat highly stigmatized seizure-related illnesses amongst others.

I saw the light and this Damascene moment changed my life….”Social Performance Adviser, Stanley Harcourt’s deeply moving talk stole the heart of the audience as a tale is spun around the emotional moment that led to his greatest innovation. We are transported to a verdant Niger-Delta island where a younger Harcourt’s simple invention saves many fishing communities in the region from a complicated challenge. His creation, the Drift Net Lantern, has continuously evolved and is still being used by fishermen all along Nigeria’s coast today.

Even when you don’t know what to do…do SOMETHING!”Lead Concept Engineer, Julia Taravella’s talk starts with the common phrase, “How are you?” and examines our answers to this question. She shares on Aspartylglucosaminuria, a rare

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untreatable condition affecting children. When Julia found out both her sons had the disease, she chose to do something in spite of the overwhelming medical advice evincing the lack of options and encouraging her to do nothing. Her talk was a tribute to the power we hold to create new worlds within the parameters of what we have been handed by disrupting the familiar and challenging the status quo.

The costliest thing in life is happiness… and it is not for sale.”Well Engineer, Alfred Enyekwe contemplates in this talk, the transient nature of success and the importance of using a more sustainable measure for achievement. He juxtaposes the externally adjudged success with a subjective and potentially more meaningful unit of measurement: Happiness. Using the C.P Cavafy poem ‘Ithaca’ as the premise, Alfred weaves a talk analysing our reward systems and the corollary impact of using a more personalised system of individual fulfilment as a reward for tasks.

Is the hard-won fight in schools being lost in the home…?”Social Investment Adviser, Michael Adande, reflects on the ideals of female education particularly in the fast rising economies in Africa. He considers the continuously rising trend of female education, and contrasts this rise with

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the miniscule volumes of females in the echelons of professional industries, examining the contribution of social conditioning, culture and more, to this disruption. His talk raises a myriad of questions to a thinking audience hungry for ideas that challenge the status quo.

Disruption is a driving force in Darwinian evolution… the same is true in the evolution of [music] memes…”Project Manager Assa North, Walter Wielenga, asks his audience “Why do you like the music you like?” His talk on the evolution of music explores the components which contribute to the sounds we listen to today. He compares the growth and adaptation of various music styles to the Darwinian theory of evolution. Carrying music lovers and virtuosos down an enthralling path on the making of modern-day music, Wolter uses different musical instruments in a practical exploration of sound and a unique journey of discovery.

The hour that changed lives….The one-hour session was an emotional rollercoaster that left the audience pondering on how to challenge the norm and change the status quo. Shell World Nigeria commends not just the Speakers for their poignant reflections but the TEDx Oloibiri team who worked so hard to make it the success that it was. n

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TEDx Oloibiri Road held its second event at the Shell Residential Area Main hall, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria on November 29, 2016. Themed ‘DISRUPTION’, the event focused on examining the varied ways in which a change or break in the norm catalyses a movement, sparks a change or births an idea. Six speakers shared poignant stories and powerful notions on innovation and passion which changed their world and shaped their personal vision. The event was a testament to the power of an individual to distort the status quo for good.

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The yuletide is upon us and it comes with a lot of festivities – eating, drinking and partying for a couple of days after which we get to bid 2016 goodbye and usher in 2017. It is no longer news that the New Year for most people is seen as another opportunity to start afresh; as the saying goes “new year, new resolutions”. People would make resolutions to eat better, spend more time with family, start saving more money, take that course and start exercising.

A former American professional boxer said, “To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.” Exercise is any activity that requires physical effort that is planned and structured to maintain physical fitness and overall health. This is one area a lot of us struggle with constantly because we start off doing it right but life happens and we go back to our old ways. The importance of exercising cannot be over emphasized; physical activity stimulates various chemicals in the body that may leave one feeling happier and more relaxed. It also helps improve physical appearance. While some of us do it to lose weight, others have to do it for medical reasons and some just enjoy it.

Growing up in an African home in Nigeria, the perception of wellness was closely linked with affluence and that involved being chauffeured around, eating everything and anything, having domestic servants or relatives who did the house chores with less physical activity. I actually still have a mental picture of my grandpa when he had his meals, a typical lunch would be a wrap of pounded yam or cassava, with some soup and a big bowl full of meat.

A FITTER YOU IN 2017

Now when I think about that meat bowl, I cringe at the thought of having all that meat in my stomach. I believe if my grandpa knew what I know today; he would have eaten better and may not have had to deal with a number of lifestyle related diseases.

Exercising and eating right is not negotiable, avoidable or excusable. It is our personal responsibility. Our bodies are designed for movement and the more active we are, the better we feel and the more positive energy we release. Incorporating a fit lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult or overwhelming. The three most important things are finding what you enjoy, setting a routine and actually doing it whether it is swimming, running, dancing, weight lifting, boxing or football. You must be willing and flexible to switch things up when you start getting bored.

Exercising should be combined with eating right. There is a popular fitness quote that says you cannot out exercise a bad diet. So eating more veggies and less processed foods is extremely beneficial.

As you prepare to take that step to a healthier you, please ensure that you are aware of your surroundings when exercising outdoors, wear reflective clothes if its dark, change your routes regularly, don’t have your earphones too loud, ensure your valuables are less visible, be alert and if possible find a workout group or partner. n

So here’s to a fit 2017!

ByIbukun Adewale

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before beginning any fitness or wellness programme/diet.

WELLNESS INNOVATION IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

SHELL HEALTH TEAM USE AN APP TO DELIVER VITAL HEALTHCARE TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES

When Professor Emmanuel Ekanem, one of Nigeria’s foremost pediatricians commenced a one-year sabbatical with SPDC, one of his assignments was to strengthen the existing health capacity at the Obio Cottage Hospital, one of 18 health facilities that the SPDC operated Joint Venture (SPDC JV) supports in the Niger Delta. Working with the SPDC Community Health team, Professor Ekanem identified a few areas of improvement, one being management of seizure-related illnesses. While cases of seizures are routinely reported in other countries, in Nigeria, the stigma associated with seizures prevents many from seeking any medical help and where they do seek help it is usually in the wrong places.“With seizure illnesses, including epilepsy, there is a social stigma based on traditional beliefs that seizures may trigger mental illness and may be caused by “spiritual forces or influences,” said Ekanem.The team initiated a three-week trial clinic to see what difference could be made in care and diagnosis for these patients. After an initially slow response, word got out and more people contacted the Obio team for advice. They soon realized they had a different problem. “People contacted us from remote communities miles away asking for advice,” Ekanem explained. “Some were unable to come to us, but they had mobile phones. So we started asking family members to record their seizures on their phones and send the video clips via WhatsApp.”

Using the videos and the family member’s description of the symptoms, Prof. Ekanem and the team were able to characterize the types of seizures patients were having and prescribe appropriate treatment and medications through the app.

Master G. A goes back to school!Young Master G A. wanted to attend school but going through 25-30 seizures a day made it impossible. Living miles away from Port Harcourt in Cross River State, the family was financially unable to make the journey to the seizure clinic. Using WhatsApp, the parents were able to speak with the Obio team, provide video of their son’s condition and receive advice on treatment. Four months later, the boy’s seizures are under control and he has been able to return to school. He is currently in Nursery 2.

Once treatment had been established, the team connected with a community health worker located closer to some of these remote areas, who could then follow up with a physical examination, confirm findings back to the medical team and follow up progress.“Five years ago, we began inviting specialist doctors to support Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) in delivery of innovative health care programmes to community health facilities we support. We saw this as an opportunity to tap into new ideas that could add value and make health accessible and affordable to the people,” Dr Fajola, Shell’s Regional Community Health Manager for sub-Saharan Africa explained. “We say to each new doctor, ‘We want you to strengthen the capacity of the community medical staff, so we need your creativity in health care, you have to think outside of the box – in fact, throw the box away – because some of these communities have very little and are hard to reach. The solutions need to be appropriate, yet sustainable on their own,” Fajola said. Using WhatsApp, the Obio seizure clinic is reaching remote communities with a simple, inexpensive and reliable way to connect. “We are making care and treatment available to people who could otherwise not access it safely. For us, this is remote health care at its best, we are using cost effective simple technology to save lives and improve awareness about seizure illnesses in our communities” Fajola said.

é Professor Ekanem (pictured right, wearing glasses)A simple social media app has become a real-time connection to help – and hope – for people living with seizure-related illnesses in remote communities in the Niger Delta.

é Obio Cottage Hospital

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SOME TIPSn No alcohol? Use tea, hibiscus infusion (zobo in Nigeria),

carbonated ginger beer, malt drinks, etc. n No eggs? Use chia seeds which gelatinize in water with

similar strength and binding power of eggs. Substitute 1 egg for 1 tablespoon of seeds soaked in 1/3 cup water

GOOD FOOD

INGREDIENTSn 350ml brandy, liqueur or liquidn 1 teaspoon ground mixed spicen 1 teaspoon ground cinnamonn 500g dried fruitn 100g candied citrus peeln 100g glace cherriesn 150g dried apricots & figs, choppedn 250g demerara sugar plus 2 tablespoonsn 175g cold unsalted butter, choppedn Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemonn 3 large eggs, lightly beatenn 100g ground almondsn 200g plain flour, siftedn 1 teaspoon baking powdern Extra brandy

METHODMake Fruit PasteCombine liquid, 2 tablespoons of sugar and spices in a jar. Stir well; add the dried mixed fruit and peel and leave to soak, covered for 2 hours (any liquid) and up to 6 weeks (alcohol). Split fruit into 2 portions – blend/ process 1 portion to create a thick fruit paste.

‘Simmer & Stir’ Cake MixtureIn a large pot, combine fruit paste, soaked dried fruit and any remaining liquid, cherries, apricots, figs, sugar, butter, zests and juice of orange and lemon. Slowly bring to the boil stirring until butter has melted. Reduce heat and simmer and stir for another 10 minutes. Take pan off the heat and cool for 30 minutes.Pre-heat the oven to 150C/Gas 2/Fan 130C. Grease, and then line two 8" cake tins with baking paper. Also grease after laying the paper.

Once the mixture is cool, add eggs and ground almonds. Mix well with a wooden spoon – a hand mixer will aerate the mixture and leave it light coloured. Add flour and baking powder to the mix, stirring gently till there are no traces of flour. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tins.

Bake FruitcakesPlace in the centre of the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 140C/Gas 1/Fan 120 deg C and bake for another 1 hour, or till the cake is dark and firm to the touch. If it darkens and cake is not done, cover the top with foil.To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the centre – if it comes out ‘dry’, without batter clinging to it, it is ready.

Store FruitcakesIf using alcohol, make holes all over the warm cake with a fine skewer and spoon the extra alcohol over the holes until it has been absorbed. Let cake cool in the tin then remove, peel off paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature; in the fridge, where it stays dry and crumbly; or in the deep freezer where turns moist like Christmas pudding - the choice, my friend is yours.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

FRUITCAKEI don’t call it Christmas if there isn’t any fruitcake. This is an adaptation of a beloved recipe for a rich dark fruitcake.

By Ozoz Sokoh

CELEBRATION

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FINAL WORDS

EMERGING AFRICA Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu

In this thoughtful and elegantly written book, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu explodes the myths and conventional wisdoms about Africa's quest for economic growth in a globalised world with a paradigm-shift perspective on the continent's future. Masterfully deploying arguments grounded in philosophy, economics and strategy across a range of subjects; from capitalism to transformation agendas, finance to foreign investment, and from innovation and human capital to world trade, he demonstrates persuasively how Africa's progress in the 21st century will require nothing short of the reinvention of the African mind. n

There is absolutely no doubt that we all want to achieve happiness in our lives. We all want to believe that we are special and gifted in some way. But the sad reality is that success and happiness don t just occur in your life. They are earned. I’m sure that you have dreams and desires. But this is not enough. For many people their dreams never come true. It requires a lot more than just having a dream in order for you to achieve it.

This book is all about shaping your destiny and creating a better and stronger version of yourself. Matthew shows you how to create the winner s edge. We all have an immense capacity inside of us, the problem is we get distracted from what s important in life. We lose focus on our dreams and goals. Focus is like a laser beam that can go through anything. If you learn how to control it, nothing can stop you from achieving your deepest dreams. n

GOALS: HOW TO SET GOALS THE HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLEMatthew Braden

SWN BOOK CORNER

LITERATURE

WINNING WAYS OF WORKING PLATINUM AWARD WINNERS

é Managing Director SPDC and Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, presenting the Winning Ways Platinum award to the Bonga Main Phase 2 and 3 Teams

ê Managing Director SPDC and Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, presenting the Winning Ways Platinum award to the BONGA Enhanced Problem Solving (EPS) Team

é Managing Director SPDC and Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, presenting the Winning Ways Platinum award to the Bonga Main Phase 2 and 3 Team

In 2016, the Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor presented the maiden Winning Ways of Working Platinum Awards to recognise and reward deserving staff/teams.

The Winning Ways of Working Platinum Award is awarded to a team or individual performer who has achieved outstanding quality of delivery with company-wide impact, in line with the 7 winning behaviours. The 7 Winning Behaviours are Cost Ownership, Compliance, Commercial Acumen, Continuous Improvement, External Alignment, Safety and Integrated Delivery.

The winners of the 2016 Winning Ways of Working Platinum Awards are:n The Bonga Main Phase 2 and 3 Team: This team

was recognised and rewarded for pioneering the refurbishment of Subsea Trees in Nigeria resulting in significant cost savings.

Team members include Mervyn Ajimmy, Gary Ayenor, Tunji Adefuye and Debo Oladunjoye.

n The Bonga Enhanced Problem Solving (EPS) Team: This team was recognised and rewarded for sustainably transforming the performance of the Bonga Water Flooding System; thereby reducing the number of trips significantly between 2015 and 2016.

Team members include Aloys Mutisya, Jules Vos and Godwin Okoh.

n The Onshore Field Development Execution and Onshore Well Engineering Completion Teams: These teams jointly received the award for the successful implementation of 1st Smart Gas Wells Completions in the Shell Petroleum Development Company JV, which targeted and unlocked volumes that would have otherwise been uneconomical or of marginal profitability.

The Onshore Field Development Team members are John Emesi, Magnus Nnadi, Adejoke Adebayo and Ovokerhoyi Esharegharan while the Onshore Well Engineering Completion team members are Okolomma Emmanuel, Sanni Ireti, Odigie Eghon and Chuka Ofulue.

Hearty Congratulations to all the winners!

LET'S USE THE POWER OF IDEASTO CHANGE THE GAME

Global music star Akon joined Shell to shine a light on the power of innovative options for access to smarter energy by unveiling Africa’s first human and solar powered football pitch. The new pitch, at the Federal College of Education Lagos, was developed by the Shell #makethefuture programme, which puts bright energy ideas into action to bring benefits to local communities around the world.

Learn more at www.shellnigeria.com.