A long time ago
Before we met
A void was in my heart
I tried so long
To fill the hole
But knew not where to start
To make a start, I had to
On that faithful day in 2004, I did
And the rest is history
It is part of that history we recount today
To reveal to us major milestones along the way
And hail those, past and present, that made it happen
We built around our strengths and relationships
Those in partnership with us knew better
For we were their Partner of Choice
I sought along the way to find reason for being
I looked through the fancy writing of our core existence
Only to find nothing there to fill the void
Yet beyond the world-class institution, we craft daily to build
Beyond the robust revenue and balance sheet, we gun for
Beyond the workforce that is skill-empowered and motivated, there is at the core contributions made.
And beyond the drive for excellence that is our objective to achieve
Beyond the dominance in the playing field that we seek daily
Yes, beyond the zeal to become the reference point in what we do, there is at the core major contributions and differences made to host communities.
In the face of dire circumstances
We soared together and came through it all
For we are now as unique and agile as ever
We are now on the road to recovery and restoration
It may not be easy, but it’s simple!
As simple as just showing up and committing to that little extra.
I am here today
To celebrate the impact and contributions to society
To celebrate the talents, ideas, and capital brought together to achieve something unique!
I am confident that the next decade will be cool and fun.
I’m aware that mountains will be leveled, and bridges built.
I’m optimistic that the next decade will be history-and-celebration worthy.
Reflecting on the significant moments through the last two decades,
All the emptiness fizzles away and the void is filled beyond appearances.
Eureka, I’m fulfilled to know the void can only be filled and sustained by meaningful contribution to society!
Written by Ebi Dike, the Operations Manager at Bell Oil and Gas
12 Saka Jojo, Off Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel +234(0) 1 270 0404, +234(0) 1 270 0403
6 Fiddil Avenue Off Ordinance Junction Trans-Amadi, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Tel +234 (0) 8 465 2176
Plot H-04-003(B), Abuja Road (E6), South Quadrant, Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
Position: Assistant General Manager
Ejiro Erivona has over 20 years of international experience in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. His expertise spans Business Operations Management , Business Development, Contracts and process management in the oil service industry as well as the Exploration and production segment of the Oil and Gas Business.
He has managed key business divisions for various multinationals like Falcon, General Electric and Baker Hughes, working in various countries in Africa and North America, leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to achieve stellar business outcomes. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Manager, Operations at Nigeria’s Major E&P Independent- Conoil Producing Nigeria.
Experienced in business startups, as well as new business generation, Ejiro has a track record of closing major deals in the IOCs, NOCs and marginal field operators in the sub-continent.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the university of wales and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Benin. He is also an alumnus of the Administrative College of India ( ASCI)
Ejiro has a “Black Belt” in people and change management and has pursued the same with great flair.
Position:
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