Photo caption from left: Chisa Otokpa, General Counsel & Company Secretary, (Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited); Chichi Emenike, Acting MD/Head of Gas Ventures, Neconde Energy Ltd; Shirley Ifeanyi, Chief Executive Officer, Zoe Gordon & Co. Ltd; Remi Amao, Managing Director, Funtay Gas Company; Mrs Kate, Air Traffic Controller, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja; Lilian Uzodiagu, Senior Manager, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja and Ebehi Odejobi, Head of Internal Audit and Control (Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited).
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), a corporate member of the Women in Energy Network (WIEN) and Operator of the OML 30 Joint Venture between NNPC E & P Ltd (NEPL) and Shoreline Natural Resources Ltd (SNRL), proudly collaborated with WIEN to hold a Career Fair for students in Lagos.
The event, themed Empowering Dreams: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders, provided a platform to mentor and inspire two hundred (200) schoolgirls from Secondary schools in Lagos. The schools included: Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School; Hebert Macaulay Girls Senior High School; Gbaja Girls Senior High School; Agidingbi Girls Senior Grammar School; Community Senior Secondary School; Ikeja Senior Grammar School; Oshodi Comprehensive Senior High School; Bolade Senior Grammar School; and Wesley Girls Senior Secondary School.
Photo caption from left: Chisa Otokpa, General Counsel & Company Secretary, (Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited); Chichi Emenike, Acting MD/Head of Gas Ventures, Neconde Energy Ltd; Shirley Ifeanyi, Chief Executive Officer, Zoe Gordon & Co. Ltd; Remi Amao, Managing Director, Funtay Gas Company; Mrs Kate, Air Traffic Controller, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja; Lilian Uzodiagu, Senior Manager, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja and Ebehi Odejobi, Head of Internal Audit and Control (Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited).
Through engaging discussions, distinguished panellists, including: Chisa Otokpa, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited ( HEOSL); Ebehi Odejobi, Head of Internal Audit and Control (HEOSL); Chichi Emenike, Acting MD/Head of Gas Ventures, Neconde Energy Ltd; Shirley Ifeanyi, Chief Executive Officer, Zoe Gordon & Co. Ltd; Remi Amoo, Managing Director, Funtay Gas Company; and Lilian Uzodiagu, Senior Manager, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, shared valuable insights to motivate and guide the young girls towards promising career paths.
Ebehi Odejobi, HOD, Internal Audit, HEOSL, emphasized the importance of self-discovery, stating: “Integrity, curiosity, and taking up space are key to discovering yourself and becoming relevant in life.” The General Counsel, Chisa Otokpa, also encouraged the girls, reminding them: “Whatever you choose to do, always remember that your voice matters. Most importantly, you matter, and so do your dreams.”
In continuation, Chisa explained that Heritage Energy, continues to empower its female employees, and all its employees by appreciating the unique backgrounds and perspectives its employees bring. “Heritage is committed to ensuring everyone has a fair shot at success. By breaking down barriers and providing equal opportunities, we create a level playing field for all,” she said.
Photo caption: Cross section of the secondary school girls and mentees at the event
In his reaction to the programme, Sola Adebawo, G.M Government, Joint Venture and External Relations, explained the rationale for his Company’s involvement in the programme. “At Heritage Energy as we champion, we are happy to partner WIEN in empowering these young girls and shaping future leaders. Our participation in this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to mentorship, diversity equity and inclusion.”
The elated schoolgirls expressed their thanks to WIEN and other organisations for giving them the opportunity to meet and be mentored by women who have achieved leadership in their own fields.
