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Geoplex Drillteq Honored with OGTAN's Indigenous Service Company Award

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  • Geoplex Drillteq Limited received the 2026 Indigenous Service Company Award from the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN).
  • The award recognizes the company's contributions to human capital development in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
  • OGTAN's annual conference focused on empowering people and shaping the future of the industry.

Geoplex Drillteq Limited, a prominent oilfield services company, has been honored with the 2026 Indigenous Service Company Award by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN). The accolade was presented during OGTAN's annual conference in Effurun, Delta State, which convened under the theme 'Empowering People. Driving Performance. Shaping the Future of the Oil & Gas.' The event served as a platform for oil and gas professionals, trainers, and industry experts to deliberate on human capital development and the trajectory of Nigeria's energy sector.

Geoplex Drillteq, with over two decades of experience, operates in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. The company is recognized as one of the region's fastest-growing indigenous service providers, led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wole Ogunsanya. Its commitment to quality is underscored by its API Q2 certification. Geoplex provides integrated, turnkey solutions utilizing its own equipment assets across the upstream and midstream oil and gas sectors.

The conference was the first in a series of engagements aimed at exploring how stakeholders could sustain and develop the workforce needed to deliver on the potential of Nigeriaโ€™s oil and gas industry.

โ€” Chris OsarunmewenseSpeaking about the purpose of the OGTAN annual conference.

During the conference, OGTAN President Chris Osarunmewense lauded Geoplex Drillteq for its dedication to advancing Nigeria's indigenous oilfield services industry. He highlighted the conference's role in fostering collaboration among stakeholders to ensure a sustainable workforce capable of realizing the full potential of Nigeria's oil and gas industry. Osarunmewense used a golf analogy to explain the importance of human capital development, emphasizing preparation, discipline, concentration, patience, strategy, and continuous improvement as keys to success.

The OGTAN president also noted the significance of hosting the event in Warri, acknowledging its historical importance within Nigeria's petroleum industry. He pointed out that the Niger Delta region has long been central to the country's energy sector, with its history deeply intertwined with petroleum exploration.

Success does not come from one perfect shot but from consistently making sound decisions, learning from mistakes and continuously improving.

โ€” Chris OsarunmewenseUsing golf as a metaphor for human capital development.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.