Shell Retirees reconnect at 4th annual SNEPCo golf tournament

Retired employees of Shell Nigeria recently gathered for a reunion at the fourth annual golf tournament organised in their honour by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) at the Lakowe Golf Course, Lekki, Lagos. A total of 47 former Shell employees participated in the tournament, teeing off alongside members of SNEPCo’s leadership in […]

Retired employees of Shell Nigeria recently gathered for a reunion at the fourth annual golf tournament organised in their honour by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) at the Lakowe Golf Course, Lekki, Lagos.

A total of 47 former Shell employees participated in the tournament, teeing off alongside members of SNEPCo’s leadership in a celebration of camaraderie, wellness and enduring professional bonds.

The ceremonial tee-off was jointly performed by Ehis Uzenabor, Managing Director of the Shell Closed Pension Fund, alongside former Shell executives, including Egbert Imomoh, former Deputy Managing Director of SPDC; Jimmy Ahmed, former Business and Government Director; and Simbi Wabote, former Shell Director and immediate past Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

Dr Okuns Ohiosimuan emerged as the Overall Male Winner, playing off a handicap of 35 to post an impressive net score of 63 (-9). In the ladies’ category, Justina Dibua clinched the Overall Female Winner title with a handicap of 31 and a net score of 77 (+5). The awards were presented by Ron.

The male and female runner-up prizes went to Claude Esekody and Kate Iyamu respectively, with awards presented by Mutiu Sunmonu, former Managing Director of SPDC and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria.

“This event is not just about golf; it’s about celebrating the people who laid the foundation of our success,” Ron said, adding: “Our retirees remain an integral part of the Shell family, and initiatives like this reflect our commitment to wellness, inclusion, and enduring relationships.”

Sunmonu described the tournament as “awesome and refreshing,” noting: “It was heartwarming to see former colleagues share memories and enjoy healthy competition. The bonds built over decades clearly endure.”

In his closing remarks, retiree Rowland Ukpedor said: “Even in retirement, the spirit of golf and the friendships it fosters never fade,” thanking Shell “for creating such a memorable experience and continued support in promoting wellbeing of retirees, sportsmanship and comradeship.”