Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) wishes everyone around the world a very happy and fruitful holidays. Eid Mubarak!

Engr. Emmanuel Etuk Tabe FIOGR
Managing Director/CEO
Nicus Integrated Services Ltd
(an EPCM project management company)

Dear Sir,

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to salute a seasoned oil and gas engineer, global procurement mogul, facility fabrication specialist, instrument calibration expert, renowned construction works manager and, an amiable Fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with almost two decades of rendering world class services in the oil and gas sector.

Nicus Integrated Services Ltd specialises in engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance (EPCM) implementation, breaking record(s) in front-end engineering, pipeline/flowline construction, facility installation and, pre-commissioning/design examination. Nicus Integrated Services Ltd is also good in asset health verification, plant overhaul, retrofit, spares replacement, repairs, preventive, predictive, periodic, corrective, reliability-focused, condition-based maintenance etc. The company has competence in systems integration, fault troubleshooting, relief valve quality certification, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) strategic procurement, equipment commissioning, metering technologies implementation, oil and gas flow measurement, with ISO 9001: 2015 quality management system (QMS) to show.

Engr. Emmanuel Etuk Tabe is a Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Strategic Management - Corporate Operations & Organizational Sustainability, and a Member of the College of Fellows. He has demonstrated capacity in corporate management and entrepreneurship in the very competitive petroleum and logistics ecosystem. Engr. Tabe is deeply involved in the day-to-day running of Nicus Integrated Services Ltd and, directs the company's strategic development, technical service delivery, growth pattern, contract management and, Industrial support administration. He has contributed in developing excellent business relationship and partnership with world class organizations - Additel Corporation, United States of America (USA), a test tools manufacturer. Technip FMC, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom (UK), a separation systems company. Weamco Metric Inc, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States of America (USA), a meter provers manufacturer. LobePro Inc, Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America (USA), a rotary pump manufacturer. Industrial Piping Specialists Inc, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America (USA), a piping hardware manufacturer etc, with the aim of delivering excellent services.

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) appreciates Engr. Tabe for his hardwork and commitment in the improvement of oilfield services. Please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Alhaji Hassan Kaita Idris FIOGR
Member Technical Committee
Member College of Fellows

Dr. Mrs. Akwagaga Lelegima Enyia FIOGR (Nee Alabaraba)
Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC)
Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)

Dear Madam,

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to celebrate a beautiful damsel and an amiable Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) for excellent service delivery at the Federal Government of Nigeria's Interventionist Agency - Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) that has the mandate to facilitate the development of hydrocarbon producing States - Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ondo, Rivers, lmo.

Dr. Akwagaga Lelegima Enyia (Mrs) holds the Fellowship of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Strategic Management - Operations, Processes & Systems and a Member of the College of Fellows. She obtained her tertiary education credentials from the University of Portharcourt (UNIPORT), Nigeria, Rivers State University of Science & Technology (UST), now Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria etc with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree, Master of Philosophy (Mphil) Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree.

Dr. Akwagaga Lelegima Enyia (Mrs) (Nee Alabaraba) served in several capacities garnering varied experiences with many years of impactful public service and rich pedigree in public administration. She worked with the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development commission (OMPADEC), a Federal Government established Agency that the Olusegun Obasanjo Administration in December 2000 executed a name change to what is today known as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC), to facilitating the quick development of the Niger Delta Region where about 95% of Nigeria's oil wealth is extracted. She served the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) with an impeccable track record, and on Thursday August 29, 2019 was appointed the Managing Director.

We thank you for your service(s) and commitment. Please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Engr. Mrs. Eberechi Ogbonna Eze, FIOGR
Member Technical Committee
Member College of Fellows

Engr. Professor Emmanuel Osikhuemeh Aluyor Ph.D, FIOGR
Professor of Chemical Engineering

Dear Sir,

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to salute a Consummate Chemical Engineer, Seasoned Academic, Chemical Reaction Engineering Expert, World Class Scientist, Engineering Research Scholar, University Lecturer Par Excellence, Eminent University Administrator and, an amiable Fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with several years of integrating theoretical knowledge and professional experience.

Professor Emmanuel Osikhuemeh Aluyor specialises in biotechnology and, has expertise in the extraction and processing of assorted oils for fuel. He is good in Chemical Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, Process Design, Bio-Chemical Engineering Systems, Separation Process etc. He has contributed in the production of many intellectual works and innovations in the field of chemical engineering and, processes raw materials for bio-fuel production.

Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Osikhuemeh Aluyor is a Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Chemical Engineering and, a Member of the College of Fellows. Earned Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Masters of Science (M.Sc) and, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degrees all in Chemical Engineering. He has authored many books and published articles in African and International Journals, including the presentation of several papers in local and international conferences, workshops, seminars, intellectual meetings etc. He has served as Professorial Assessor, Post-Graduate and Under-Graduate Examiner to the following Universities: (1) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), a Federal Government of Nigeria University of Technology
(2) Covenant University (CU), Nigeria's Premier Private Christian University
(3) Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria
(4) Niger Delta University (NDU), Bayelsa State of Nigeria Government-Owned University
(5) Moddibo Adama University (MAU), a Federal Government of Nigeria University of Technology. Some of his Works include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Development of a Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
(2) Extracting, Analyzing, and Processing Uncommon Oils for Engine Fuel
(3) Ternary System Approach in Separation and Purification of Biodiesel Fuel
(4) Design, Fabrication and Operational Evaluation of a Co-Pyrolsis System for Waste-Plastics Derived Fuels
(5) Effect of Process Variables on Volumetric Mass Transfer Co-Efficient in Wet Purification of Crude Biodiesel etc.
At some point, Professor Aluyor was the Vice Chancellor of the Edo University Iyamho (EUI), Edo State, Nigeria where he contributed in making the University emerged as the third (3) best University in Nigeria in the National Universities Commission (NUC) 2017 Open Educational Repository (OER) ranking. This Erudite Chemical Engineer has received several awards of excellence for his meritorious service(s). For example, in 2017, he was rewarded as the "Most Outstanding Best Performed Vice Chancellor in Nigeria by AREWA Media Publications, and in 2015 given a "Meritorious Award of Excellence" as Chairman Technical Committee of the NSCHE Annual Conference. Honoured to serve as a Reviewer of the Journal of Hazardous Materials (ELSEVIER), an International Journal of Physical Sciences etc.

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) praises Professor Aluyor for his dedication and interest in the improvement of Chemical Engineering. Please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Prof. Brendan McDan-Odiase Ph.D, FIOGR
Professor of Tribology & Fluid Mechanics
Member of the College of Fellows

Mrs. Adepeju Adekunle, FIOGR
Managing Partner/CEO
Livingstone Techserve Ltd

Dear CEO,

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to celebrate a beautiful damsel and an amiable Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) for excellent service delivery in the petroleum sector, particularly oil and gas strategic advisory, oil and gas procurement, oil and gas information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure development, oil and gas business continuity management, oil and gas data management, oil and gas workforce development etc.

Livingstone Techserve Ltd implements technology and management consulting, assisting organisations navigate digital transformation and operations optimisation. In addition, the company executes oil and gas merger and acquisition (M&A), oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) advisory, environmental compliance (EC), strategic sourcing and procurement (SSP), portfolio planning (PP) etc.

Mrs. Adepeju Adekunle is a Fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Technology Management and Member of the College of Fellows. She earned her degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University (AOU) Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, The University of Salford, Peel Park, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (UK) etc. She worked with the Shell Petroleum Development company (SPDC) of Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria LNG Ltd, NNPC Ltd, Shell International Exploration & Production Besloten Vennootschap, BV, Netherlands etc. She is a Project Management expert, Certified Oracle Professional, Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) Certified professional etc.

We thank you for service(s) and professionalism, please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Engr. Mrs. Eberechi Ogbonna Eze, FIOGR
Member Technical Committee
Member College of Fellows

His Excellency
Pastor Umo Bassey Eno Ph.D
Executive Governor
Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria

Your Excellency Sir,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE GOLDEN GOVERNOR
(1) On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Council, Research Scholars, Management, Fellows and, Members of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) from Akwa Ibom extraction, l am very glad to issue this birthday message to a colossal leader whom l have appropriately described as the UNIFIER.

(2) I am convinced that the German-Born Theoretical Physicist, Mr. Albert Einstein might have had Pastor Umo Eno in mind when he said: "Peace Cannot be Kept by Force; it can only be Achieved by Understanding". Indeed, Your Excellency is a man of peace and, peace acts as a catalyst for development and prosperity. Peace provides the foundational stability essential for humanity to thrive.

(3) As the Governor continues to execute the ARISE Agenda, we are seeing improvement in education, agriculture, health, security etc. It is believed that in the coming months, greater dividends of democracy will be delivered for the good of our people.

(4) Your Excellency Sir, please do have a wonderful and memorable celebration.

Moses Essien
Senior Research Fellow

Prof. Christopher Onosemuode Ph.D, FIOGR
Professor of Geoinformatics & Environmental Management

Dear Sir,

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to salute a world class Geoinformatics Mogul, Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping Specialist, Cartographic Professional of the finest breed, Geographical Information System (GIS) Operator of no mean feat, Internationally Renowned Toxicologist, Geospatial Data Analyst of global standing and, an amiable Fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with several decades of integrating theoretical knowledge and professional experience.

Professor Christopher Onosemuode specialises in the application of Geographical Information System (GIS) and Geospatial Technologies (GT) in environmental science and solving environmental challenges; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) implementation, particularly investigating the effects of crude oil related activities on biodiversity and ecosystems; morphometric analysis of the physical characteristics of Nigeria's river basins; development of environmental sensitivity models and risk management; utilisation of remote sensing for environmental impact of oil and gas activities; strategies for oil and gas industry safety etc.

Professor Christopher Onosemuode is a Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Geoinformatics and, a Member of the College of Fellows. Earned Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Masters of Science (M.Sc ) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degrees including Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) with focus on Mapping and Spatial Analysis. In 2019, he delivered powerful paper at one of the Inaugural Lecture Series (ILS) of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) topic: "A PANACEA FOR DEPLOYING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY". Some of his works include but not limited to:
(a) Evaluation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of Occupational Health & Safety Among Upstream Oil & Gas Workers
(b) Environmental Assessment of Oil-Based Mud Impacts on Soil and Water
(c) Evaluation of Five Preparedness & Mitigation in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry
(d) Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping: A Case Study of Pipelines & Products Marketing Company (PPMC) Pipeline
(e) Evaluation of the Role of Accident Prevention Strategies in Enhancing Workplace Safety & Productivity in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector
(f) Environmental Degradation of the Activities of Ilegal Refineries on the Mangrove Ecosystem: A Case Study of Escravos & Environ
(g) Ecotoxicological Risks of Improper Waste Management in Nigeria
(h) Application of Geographical Information System (GIS) for Spatial Decision Support
(i) Risk Matrix Evaluation & Hydrochemical Characterisation of Waste Induced Pollution
(j) Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping for Environmental Sustainable Clean-Up
(j) The Role of Systems Analysis in Environmental Management etc.

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) praises Professor Onosemuode for his interest in the health of our environment and promotion of Geoinformatics. Please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Prof. Brendan McDan-Odiase Ph.D, FIOGR
Professor of Tribology & Fluid Mechanics
Member of the College of Fellows

WELCOME TO APRIL 2026

HYDROCARBON OVERFLOWING ALERT

OVERFLOWING CORKED CRUDE OILWELLS IN IBIONO IBOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AKWA IBOM STATE OF NIGERIA
The attention of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) has been drawn to the overflowing corked crude oilwells in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. The reported areas affected by the overflowing crude oil are Ikpanya village, Aka Ikot Udo Eno village, Omu Ekene village and Edem Urua village all in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.

History recorded that a world class Dutch oil organisation: Shell Petroleum Development company (SPDC) of Nigeria Ltd discovered these oilwells in the past and corked same for inadequacy of commercial quantity, lack of economic viability and investment profitability for full exploration, development and production operations.

A Member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Government of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, Honourable Moses Essien representating Ibiono Ibom State Constituency, Akwa Ibom State is credited to have interacted with some select Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) working with the Punch Newspaper, Daily Post, Leadership Newspaper etc in Akwa Ibom State calling on the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to conduct on-the-spot assessment of the overflowing crude oil sites for commercial quantity re-evaluation, development and production. The possible commencement of Hydrocarbon production activities in these communities will mitigate economic hazards, avoid humanitarian disturbances, cost of overflowing petroleum hydrocarbon clean-up and, environmental remediation.

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) joins Honourable Moses Essien of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Nigeria to encourage and persuade the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (FMPR) and other connected Government Agencies to articulate activities and deploy relevant mechinery to deal with this matter, especially now that the country is preparing to resume oil and gas operations in the long-dormant Ogoni oilfields in Rivers State, South South Region of Nigeria and, pushing production towards two (2) million barrels per day (MBPD). We do not know whether the Ibiono Ibom overflowing oilwells may contribute to Nigeria's ability to meet the 2026 crude oil production target.

Sir Collins Ejike Mbaegbu FIOGR
Managing Director/CEO
Corjik Oil & Gas Services Ltd

Dear Sir,

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to salute a seasoned oil and gas professional, asset integrity management technologist, petroleum engineering expert, civil construction mogul and, an amiable Fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) for providing world class solutions to the challenges in petroleum hydrocarbon, engineering, oil and gas service delivery in the West African Sub-Region.

Corjik Oil & Gas services Ltd specialises in project engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning; oil country tubular goods (OCTG) supply, installation and maintenance; metal structure mechanical construction, welding and fabrication; oil and gas critical infrastructure coatings; corrosion mitigation, industrial painting and sand blasting operations; instrument calibration and civil construction works; oil and gas production facilities and metering skids maintenance; shoreline protection, land reclamation and river dredging; crude oil and natural gas pipeline laying and production facilities maintenance; hazardous waste remediation, toxic materials containment and waste management; oilwell and instrument wellhead hookup services etc.

Sir Collins Ejike Mbaegbu is a Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Strategic Management - Operations, Processes & Systems and, a Member of the College of Fellows. Actively involved in the day-to-day running of Corjik Oil & Gas Services Ltd and provides executive leadership, corporate governance, stakeholder management, venture capital allocation and financial management. He understands operational safety and asset performance, and develops long-term and short-term strategy for the organization etc.

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) thanks Sir Collins Mbaegbu for his hardwork and committment to providing petroleum engineering solutions. Please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Alhaji Hassan Kaita Idris FIOGR
Member Technical Committee
Member College of Fellows

Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Okon FIOGR
Managing Director/CEO
Engineering Automation Technology Ltd (EATL)
(oil & gas service company)

Dear Sir

ACHIEVEMENT
We wish to salute a Seasoned Engineering Technologist, One of the Finest Process Control Engineers Around, Oil & Gas Systems Automation Specialist, Corrosion Mitigation Expert, Corporate Governance Professional, Sound Manager of Man and Materials and, an amiable Fellow of the Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) for the almost two decades of excellent service delivery in the oil and gas industry with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO45001:2018, ISO14001:2015 to show.

Engineering Automation Technology Ltd (EATL) is a world class engineering company, specialising in oil and gas servicing. Excellent in onshore and offshore mechanical installation, facility upgrade and civil construction; oil and gas brownfield and greenfield project ex*****on, systems operation and maintenance; mechanical, structural and piping engineering; instrumentation, process control, remote monitoring solutions; crude oil and white products quality assurance and integrity management; project technical evaluation, crude oil production metering and measurement; basic engineering design (BED), conceptual engineering design (CED), front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering design (DED) etc. Engineering Automation Technology Ltd is an oil and gas project one hundred (100) company certified by the Nigerian Content Development Management Board (NCDMB) with competence in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects and, adheres strictly to global safety standards. The company has done well in flow meter calibration, nitrogen purging, valve maintenance, metering system validation, rig suitability surveys, fl**ge management and hydrotest service delivery. Engineering Automation Technology Ltd is a member of the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT), Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) etc. Recently, oil and gas industry operators commended the company for pioneering Nigeria's First Gravimetric Flow Meter Calibration Facility. In 2018, the firm was adjudged: Best Instrumentation, Mechanical & Process Automation Award issued by the African Oil & Gas Globe Awards.

Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Okon is a Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Strategic Management - Operations, Processes & Systems and, a Member of the College of Fellows. He is actively involved in the day-to-day running of Engineering Automation Technology Ltd (EATL) and provides leadership in strategy formulation, financial management, growth pattern, corporate sustainability and investment profitability.

The Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) thanks you for your hardwork, professionalism and service to the oil and gas industry. Please accept the assurances of the Institute's very best wishes.

Alhaji Hassan Kaita Idris FIOGR
Member College of Fellows
Member Technical Committee

His Excellency
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Mr. President Sir,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE LEADER

(1) Thank you very much for your dedicated service and commitment to the growth and development of our dear country, Nigeria.

(2) Today, The Institute of Oil & Gas Research &Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) stands with millions around the globe to pray that this year brings continued wisdom, renewed strength, and enduring health as Mr. President steer our country towards progress and prosperity.

(3) May Your Excellency's 2026 birthday be filled with joy and marked by outstanding achievement(s).

(4) Happy birthday once again.

Moses Essien
Director General