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One of Nigeria’s fast-growing energy companies, Aiteo, has received recognition for its contributions to the energy sector and the development of science and technology in the country.
Alongside the company, its global group director, Procurement & Corporate Services, Mrs. SPB Jigo, was also honoured by the African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation (AISPI) at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife (OAU) for her contributions to the sector and country.
In a release signed Wednesday by Ndiana Matthew, head, media operations, Aiteo expressed delight over the awards of excellence presented to it and its global group director.
The African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation (AISPI) was established as the Technology Planning and Development Unit (TPDU) at the university in 1974, primarily to conduct policy research on how to harness science and technology for economic development and to advise government on such matters. The institute is the first of its kind in Africa, a category II UNESCO institute.
The award of excellence is issued to individuals and corporate entities in recognition of their immense contributions in the energy sector, and sustainable development in science and technology, and reflects Aiteo and Mrs. SPB Jigo’s contributions to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of Aiteo, group managing director, Victor Okoronkwo, reiterated the company’s “strong commitment to policy development in the oil & gas industry.”
He said: “We have been at the fore and continue to be interested in policy for driving oil & gas industry which translates to economic growth. From fiscal policies to regulatory frameworks that would attract investment and technical know-how, be rest assured that our strategic objectives are in consonance.”
Mrs. SPB Jigo, a lawyer by training, on receiving her award, stressed Aiteo’s keen interest in policy development. She said “Aiteo as a firm believer in corporate social responsibility and charitable endeavors strongly align with interest groups and institutions like yourself (AISPI) to further policies that will deliver sustainable goals and invariably a better society for us all.”
She also expressed Aiteo’s desire to continue to work with the institute, adding that “we look forward to collaborating with the institute in developing innovative solutions that target pipeline security challenges in the upstream oil and gas industry sector, thereby effecting sustainable development in our ever widening economy.”
Aiteo Group is reportedly one of Africa’s fast-growing energy companies. It operates through her subsidiaries of which Aiteo Eastern E&P Co. Ltd is her main subsidiary. The company says it has “a clear vision for the future with the experience and assets necessary to provide oil and gas on a regional and global scale.”