Chuks graduated with a honours degree in Marketing in 2007. He held several posts in risk management companies in Nigeria, including Control Risks and other Maritime risk management organizations.
He joined Transocean in 2011 as a Security Advisor for Offshore Operations. In 2013 he joined Shelf Drilling and his current role covers Security Management, Government Affairs, Community Affairs, and part of Health Management for the company’s West Africa operations. He is currently the Chairman of IADC Nigeria Chapter.
Valentine Iheasirim the current Vice Chairman of IADC Nigeria Chapter is a vastly experienced Oil & Gas professional with 24 years practical experience.
He started his career with Sedco Forex where he excelled in various capacities in Nigeria, Angola, North Sea and France. His rig operating experience spans the spectrum of Swamp Drilling Rigs, Tender Assist Rigs, Jackup Rigs and Semi-Submersible Rigs.
Valentine further joined Royal Dutch Shell (SPDC) in 2005 where he held various positions as a Drilling Engineer, Snr Well Engineer, Snr Concept Well Engineer where he designed and drilled deep oil & gas wells which immensely contributed to Nigeria’s power projects.
Prior to joining OES Energy Services Limited in 2011, he was Head HSSE & SP Wells & UIG Wells Regional HSE Manager Royal Dutch Shell – SPDC, overseeing HSSE matters for Gulf of Guinea (Cameroon, Gabon and Nigeria). Valentine is a graduate of the Federal Universities of Technology (FUTO) with a degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering and an alumnus of Cambridge Judge Business School UK
Treasurer – Executive Committee
Abioye Shokoya-Eleshin
AVIAM OFFSHORE ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
Abioye has over 16 years cognate experience in the oil and gas industry with diverse competencies in administration, training and Business Development. She currently serves at Aviam Offshore Engineering Company Limited (AOECL) as a Business Development Executive.
Before joining Aviam Offshore, she led the Product Development Department of Multinational Technologies Limited, an Oil & Gas Service Company.
With a first degree in Mass Communication and driven by a passion for Professional Career Skills Development, she has carved a niche for herself as an expert in Communication, Leadership & Team Development.
Abioye holds qualifications from the University of South Wales (Cardiff) and Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (National Peace Academy) in Business Administration and Management and Conflict Management respectively.
She is the Treasurer of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC – Nigeria Chapter).
General Secretary - Executive Committee
Anne Sobo
Anne Sobo is the Legal and Compliance Manager of ODENL, where she has worked the last 4 and a half years performing a wide array of business support functions including regulatory compliance, operational legal and compliance matters and sales and marketing support. She is also, the Company Secretary.
Prior to joining ODENL, Anne worked for 5 years as an Associate Counsel in one of Nigeria’s foremost leading law firm, Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. In addition to corporate/commercial law advisory functions, she performed as Counsel, she supported the Board of different companies, as Company Secretary designate of the law firm.
Anne holds a bachelor’s degree from the Northumbria University, UK and a Master of Law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
