Adegbulugbe Receives Rising Star Award At NOG 2025

The Chief Operating Officer of Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the operator of Otakikpo Field PML11 in Rivers State, Dr. Kayode Adegbulugbe has been awarded the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ at the just concluded Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week Conference and Exhibition, in Abuja.

Themed Accelerating Global Energy Progress Through Investment, Partnerships & Innovation, the 24th edition of the 5 day conference commenced on 29 June at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, uniting global energy leaders, policy makers, industry thought leaders, investors and innovators as well as other stakeholders in the industry to tackle critical challenges and unlock transformative solutions.

Receiving the award, Dr. Adegbulugbe expressed gratitude to the organizers and award committee for the recognition. According to him, “to be honored in the presence of such distinguished professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in energy space is truly humbling for me, and I don’t take this for granted”

He said, “This award is not just a personal achievement bit a reflection of the support, professionalism, collaboration, and hard work of many individuals and teams I’ve had the privilege to work with. I would like to sincerely thank my colleagues, mentors, and partners who have challenged and inspired me throughout this journey. Their commitment to excellence and innovation has been a continuous source of motivation.”

Other categories include Energy Excellence Award, Equality in Energy Award, Woman in Leadership Award, Operational Excellence Award and Sustainability in Energy Award and Indigenous Company of the Year Award, which Green Energy International Limited was nominated for.

Last year, GEIL was awarded Best Indigenous Oil and Gas Company of the year and Best Exhibition Stand Design for the NOG at the NOG Energy Week held at the same venue in Abuja.