Dear NAPE Members, Associates, and Friends,
Happy New Year and warm greetings to you all!
As we step into 2025, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and optimism. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as your President, and I extend my deepest appreciation to each one of you for your unwavering dedication and support to our great association.
As the energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, NAPE is poised to capitalize on emerging challenges and opportunities. In this new year, we reaffirm our dedication to delivering exceptional value to our members, advancing the frontiers of geosciences and developing innovative solutions that drive impact in the energy sector and beyond.
Building on my November 2024 visit to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Warri, we are strengthening our commitment to Industry-Academia collaboration. In line with this and as part of our University Assistance Program (UAP), we have received five high-end workstations generously donated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) in December 2024. These cutting-edge workstations will be allocated to select Nigerian universities, further cementing our dedication to strategic partnerships, capacity building, and organic talent growth. This endeavour aligns perfectly with my leadership vision of focusing on collaborative growth and sustainable development.
In December 2024, NAPE issued a statement on the landmark $5 billion Bonga North FID and significant asset acquisitions, outlining our stance on their impact on energy and national economic growth. This statement garnered extensive coverage in prominent media outlets, including: The Guardian, Thisday, and Daily Independent newspapers as well as online media platforms such as the Financial Energy Review, Platforms Africa and Energy Focus.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2025, we will intensify our advocacy on energy topics through targeted engagements with senior government officials. These efforts aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and expertise exchange, present innovative data-driven energy initiatives that inform impactful policy decisions and consolidate NAPE’s position as a thought leader and champion for sustainable energy development in Nigeria.
As we begin 2025, I am excited to announce that the Executive Committee and I will convene for our annual retreat this January. During this retreat, we will meticulously review and refine our program for the year, ensuring alignment with our vision and goals. I invite you to engage actively with NAPE’s diverse offerings, including monthly technical and business sessions, workshops, mentorship and training opportunities, industry events, and other insightful programs. Your participation, and contributions will be the catalyst for our collective success.
Let us approach 2025 with revitalized passion, collaborative spirit, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Together, we will propel NAPE to even greater heights, solidifying our position as a pioneering force in energy innovation, education, and impactful solutions.
On behalf of the entire Executive Committee, I wish you a brighter, more prosperous year ahead, filled with growth, innovation, and shared achievements.
Happy New Year!
Yours sincerely,
Johnbosco Uche, FNAPE
President, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE)