Photo caption from right: Umar Salihu Abdul – Malaysia Trade Office Marketing Manager; Muhammad Nizamudin Bin Che Mood, Chief Finance Officer TNF; Ahmad Muzammil Bin Abdul Aziz, Marketing Manager Merit; Chris Onyekwere, Executive Director WEAFRI; Jude Bryan S. Dass, Malaysia Assistant Trade Commissioner; Izuchukwu Peter, Cell Lead Helicoid Operation, Weafri; Akmal Arman Bin Azwan, Project Engineer Merit; Mohd Fadly Bin Mohd Esa, Chief Operating Officer TNF; and Tengku Mohamed Faiz, Chief Executive Officer TNF at the Weafri stand at the Exhibition Arena of the 2025 SAIPEC Conference and Exhibition held in Lagos.
Weafri, one of Nigeria’s leading oil and gas services companies, said it is proud to announce the successful expansion of its strategic partnership with leading Malaysia high-tech oil and gas companies.
This collaboration, initiated in 2024, has now been deployed successfully in Nigeria for the first time, introducing cost-effective and innovative solutions that redefine operational efficiency in oil and gas sector.
One of the key technologies introduced is the driverless *Helicoid Epoxy Sleeve* technology, a permanent solution for riser and well head corrosion. This groundbreaking approach eliminates the need for high risk unsafe conditions diving operations in shallow offshore platforms/ facilities, significantly improving safety, eliminating maintenance costs for our clients.
Additionally, Weafri has partnered with TNF to tackle the logistics and security challenges.
By implementing installation of *Scanner Technology,* frequent facility and platform inspections can now be conducted remotely at the click of a bottom – enhancing efficiency, cost-savings, safety and eliminating logistics and security challenges.
“Since commencement of operation in 1988, Weafri has grown into a leading indigenous oil and gas service provider, saving cost, competing head -to-head with global giants across three continents.
“Our commitment to excellence was recognized at the recently concluded Sub-Sahara African International Petroleum Conference (SAIPEC) held in Lagos, where Weafri was honored with the prestigious National Content Indigenous Service Company of the Year Award.
“This award reflects our dedication to national capacity development innovation, and best- in-class service delivery.
“These achievements are not by chance. They are the result of our relentless commitment to delivering exceptional cost-efficient services, and upholding the highest standards of HSE and quality management system.
“We are humbled by the trust and confidence of our clients worldwide and remain committed to driving innovation, cost-efficiency and operational excellence in the oil and gas industry,” said Chris Onyekwere, the Executive Director of Weafri.
