Jobs and career • Created March 16, 2018 02:00

Seplat hires executive operations director

Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC has appointed Effiong Okon as its executive operations director. The Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production firm said in a statement that Okon previously undertook senior technical and leadership roles at FTSE 100-listed Royal Dutch Shell PLC. He served as a general manager for deepwater production for Shell Nigeria. […]

Seplat hires executive operations director
Seplat hires executive operations director

Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC has appointed Effiong Okon as its executive operations director.

The Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production firm said in a statement that Okon previously undertook senior technical and leadership roles at FTSE 100-listed Royal Dutch Shell PLC.

He served as a general manager for deepwater production for Shell Nigeria.

Seplat’s Chief Executive Officer Austin Avuru said: “We are pleased to welcome Effiong to Seplat. He brings a wealth of relevant operational experience from 26 years in the industry with Shell and has an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian sector coupled with international experience.

“Effiong is a great addition to the team and we look forward to his contribution as we seek to build and grow oil and gas output across our portfolio.”

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