Shell Companies restate commitment to Nigerian energy sector

Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa

Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) on Sunday said that despite the proposed sale of its onshore assets, they remained committed to doing business in the Nigerian energy sector.

A spokesperson for Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mrs Bola Essien-Nelson said the companies restated the commitment during a visit to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

“The Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), Dr. Osagie Okunbor, led a delegation that included the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, on a courtesy visit to newly appointed Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe.

Okunbor congratulated the NCDMB Executive Secretary, Ogbe.

He reiterated the commitment of SCiN to remain a long-term partner of Nigeria, supporting the country’s growing energy needs and export ambitions in areas that are aligned with SCiN strategy and where Shell has differentiated capability.

Okunbor stated that SCiN is keen on its continued collaboration with NCDMB to deliver on its mandate and requires the Board’s expeditious approvals and support to deliver on projects that include Bonga North, HI, HA, and Bonga South-West Aparo.”