Elohor Aiboni becomes Shell's first female Country Chair in Nigeria

Elohor Aiboni has taken the helm as Shell's Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, marking a significant milestone as the first woman and the first Nigerian to hold these combined leadership positions. Aiboni, a chemical engineer who joined Shell in 2002, expressed her commitment to advancing Shell's businesses and contributing to Nigeria's progress.

Her appointment builds on a legacy of Shell's involvement in Nigeria, which began with oil exploration in 1938 and commercial discovery in 1958. Aiboni acknowledged the historical significance of her role, stating, "I am conscious of the legacy I am stepping into, but I am also encouraged by the strength of our people, the depth of our partnerships and the opportunities ahead." She previously made history in 2021 as the first woman appointed Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).

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I am conscious of the legacy I am stepping into, but I am also encouraged by the strength of our people, the depth of our partnerships and the opportunities ahead.

In her new capacity, Aiboni will oversee a diverse portfolio critical to Nigeria's energy sector. This includes deepwater oil and gas production via SNEPCo, industrial gas distribution through Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), distributed power solutions with Daystar Power, and renewable energy initiatives through All On. She emphasized her dedication to building upon the company's achievements and positioning Shell Nigeria for future success.

Aiboni highlighted the promising outlook for Shell's deepwater operations, citing upcoming projects like the Bonga North development and the HI gas project. Both projects are advancing toward anticipated first oil and first gas production before the end of the decade, underscoring Shell's continued investment and strategic focus in Nigeria.

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As I begin this new chapter, I do so with deep appreciation for the strong foundation already in place and great excitement about the opportunities ahead. We have made significant progress across our business in performance, growth and project delivery, positioning Shell Nigeria strongly for the future. These achievements reflect the talent, resilience and commitment of our people, and I want to thank each of you for the role you have played in making them possible. My commitment is to build on that strong foundation and work alongside all of you to shape the next chapter of success and a future we can all be proud of.