Edith CHUKU
In recognition of its commitment to strengthening maritime security and protection of critical Nigeria oil and gas assets, Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited SEEPCO, has been honoured with the prestigious Government-Private Partner of the Year Award.
The award presented at the 2026 Nigerian Association of Energy Correspondents NAEC, Annual Energy Conference, marks SEEPCO’s second consecutive year of awards, following its 2025 sustainability accolade.
SEEPCO received high commendation for its strategic collaboration with government institutions to strengthen marine security, enhance the capacity of the Nigerian Navy and safeguard Nigeria’s oil and gas assets.
The award also reflects the company’s exemplary collaboration with government institutions to promote security, stability, and operational continuity in Nigeria’s upstream sector.
SEEPCO received the Sustainability Company of the Year 2025 Award on this same prestigious platform for their efforts, details are available on
NAEC, the Africa’s largest association of Energy Editors and Correspondents, praised SEEPCO’s efforts in support security, stability and operational continuity within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The industry leaders also acknowledged that their effective collaboration between industry operators and government institutions remained essential to sustainable growth.
In his goodwill message, SEEPCO General Manager, Human Resources & Industrial Relations, Dr Jite Orimiono, revealed that, “our partnership with the Nigerian Navy on the KALI Series Security Support Vessels, designed and built in Delta State, Nigeria, reflects this collaborative approach.
“The initiative supports local content development, strengthens indigenous capabilities, and enhances the protection of critical energy assets.”
Orimiono commended NAEC for providing a platform for meaningful conversations on the future of Nigeria’s energy sector.
In line with the conference theme, “Access to Assets: Empowering Players and Driving Growth,” the GM noted that the message highlighted the importance of access to energy assets in unlocking investment, strengthening indigenous participation, creating opportunities across the value chain, and driving sustainable economic growth.
According to him, “the message also emphasized that the growth of Nigeria’s energy sector goes beyond production to include strong partnerships, local capacity development, energy asset security, and a shared commitment to creating lasting value for communities and the nation.
“It further acknowledged the media’s role in fostering informed conversations, promoting accountability, and highlighting developments across the industry.
“Our commitment to sustainability earned us the Sustainability Company of the Year award at the 2025 NAEC Awards. We continue to advance sustainability through environmental initiatives, community development programmes and partnerships aimed at creating lasting value for our stakeholders.
“These efforts include reducing our environmental footprint, improving resource efficiency, and promoting responsible operations.”
Further, Orimiono explained that “in line with this commitment, we launched the SEEPCO SMILE Campaign in 2025 in partnership with NAEC, extending our community-focused engagements to bring smiles with each barrel to the last mile.
SEEPCO’s latest recognition reinforces our sustained collaboration among government, industry players, communities, and the media in advancing Nigeria’s energy sector.”
