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    Professor John Ndanusa Akanya OON

Chairman, Quality & Standardization Directorate
EDUCATION
–    Bachelor of Science(BSc), Biochemistry from the Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria
–    Master of Science (MSc),Biochemistry  from the Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria
–    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Analytical Chemistry from the Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (MIST), United Kingdom
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
–    Fellow, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology
–    Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies
–    Fellow, Academy of Entrepreneurial Studies
EXPERIENCE
–    Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Standards Practitioner
–    Past Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria
–    Former Deputy Chairman, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology, Nigeria
–    Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
–    Senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
–    Board Member, Dufil Group (Multinational)
–    Current research interest – Oil and Gas standardization and total quality management, etc.

Professor Charity Udokamma Emaviwe

Deputy Chairman of Council
EDUCATION
–    Bachelor of Laws& Letters(LL.B) from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
–    Barrister at Law (BL) – Nigerian Law School
–    Master of Science (LL.M) from the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Nigeria
–    Doctor of Laws (PhD) Environmental Law from the Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
–    Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research
–    & Hydrocarbon Studies
–    Fellow, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
–    Member, Nigerian Bar Association
–    Member, International Bar Association
EXPERIENCE
–    Professor of Law
–    Professor of Oil & Gas Law
–    Deputy Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria
–    Past Dean, Oba Erediawa College of Law, Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria
–    Current research interest – Oil and Gas Law, etc.

Dr. Ahmad Galadima 

1st Vice Chairman of Council
EDUCATION
–    Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry from the Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
–    Master of Science (MSc) Hydrocarbon /Oil and Gas Enterprise from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
–    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Chemistry from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
–    Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies
–    Member, Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria
–    Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists
–    Member, Energy Institute, London, United Kingdom
–    Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria
EXPERIENCE
–    Chemistry and Hydrocarbon Enterprise Research Fellow
–    Governing Council Member, Federal University, Gusau, Nigeria
–    Director, Centre for Research, Federal University Gusau, Nigeria
–    Visiting Scientist, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dharan, Saudi Arabia
–    Past Lecturer, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
–    Current research interest – Petroleum and biofuels Catalysis,  Anthropogenic Pollution and Hydrocarbon Enterprise, etc.

Dr. Stephen Kudom Donyinah GhIE

2nd Vice Chairman of Council
EDUCATION

  • Dr. Stephen Kudom Donyinah GhIE 2nd Vice Chairman of Council
    EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geological Engineering with Honours from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Natural Gas Exploration from the China University of Geosciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Science & Engineering.
  • Postgraduate Studies (PS) Computer Simulation & Application to Petroleum Engineering & Geology from the China University of Geosciences, Peoples Republic of China

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

  • Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies
  • Member, Ghana Institution of Engineers
  • Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists
    EXPERIENCE
  • Environmental Scientist and Petroleum Engineer
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Visiting Scholar, Stanford University, California, USA
  • Speaks French and Chinese (Mandarine) fairly well
  • Current research interest – oil and gas environmental studies and petroleum engineering, etc

Professor Anjaiah Devineni

3rd Vice Chairman of Council
EDUCATION
–    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Mysore, Karnataka, India
–    Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Engineering Management from the Mangalore University Karnataka, India
–    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Non-Traditional Machining from the Manipal University, Karnataka, India
–    Fellowship in Engineering Studies, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
–    Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies
–    Member, The Institution of Engineers, India
–    Member, Indian Society for Technical Education
–    Fellow, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology, Nigeria
–    Member, Water Jet Technology Association United States of America
EXPERIENCE
–    Professor of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
–    Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Manipal University, Dubai, United Arab Emirate
–    Professor, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University, Karnataka, India
–    Quality Improvement via Total Quality Management Tools
Current research interest – oil and gas machining, operation and maintenance and advanced manufacturing technologies, etc.

Prof. Cletus Ohiokpamonyi Akenbor, Ph.D, FIOGR

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Degree, Accounting, University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria
  • Bachelor of Laws & Letters (LLB) Degree, Rivers State University, Nigeria
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Business Administration (Marketing) Auchi Polytechnic, Nigeria
  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree, Marketing, Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria
  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree, Accounting, Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree, Accounting, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree, Business Administration, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

  • Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Oil & Gas Accounting
  • Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
  • Fellow, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (ICPAN)
  • Fellow, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
  • Member, Academy of Management of Nigeria (TAMN)
  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)

EXPERIENCE

  • Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal university Otuoke, Nigeria
  • Director, Entrepreneurship Development Center, Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria
  • Past Head of Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria
  • Past Lecturer, Department of Accounting, The University of Portharcourt (UNIPORT), Nigeria
  • Corporate Financial Accounting, Oil and Gas Accounting Consultant
  • Professor of Accounting & Taxation
    Member College of Fellows, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) etc.

CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Oil and Gas Accounting
  • Corporate Financial Reporting
  • Strategic Management Accounting

Engr. Professor Barinyima Nkoi, Ph.D, FIOGR

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria
  • Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD), Process Piping Engineering, Institute of Piping Engineering & Building Services, Hyderabad, India
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree, Energy & Power, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (UK)

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:

  • Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) with specialisation in Engineering Studies
  • Corporate Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Certified and Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
  • Member, Institution of Diesel & Gas Turbine Engineers (IDGTE)
  • Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
  • Member, Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)

EXPERIENCE:

  • Professor of Applied Energy Systems & Thermo-Fluid
  • Past Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria
    Specialist in Process Piping Systems, Stress Examination and, Industrial Plant Design
  • Proficient in Power Plant Design & Performance Analysis
    Past Deputy Director, NNPC/Agip Oil Company/SPDC/Total Energies PDC-JV Center of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University (RSU), Nigeria with Programmes in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Offshore & Subsea Engineering etc
  • Expert in Renewable Energy Technologies & Computational Fluid Mechanics
  • Good in Mechanical and Thermo-Fluid Engineering
  • Member, College of Fellows, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (IOGRHS) etc

CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST:

  • Applied Energy Systems
  • Thermo-Fluid Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Technologies

 

Amb. Moses Essien

Director General/Chief Executive
EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Marketing (Major) Administration (Minor) from the Southern University, California, United States of America
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Business Management with Honours from the  University of Sunderland, United Kingdom, the Great Britain.
  • Master of Public Administration Studies, (MPA) Rutgers University  New Jersey, United States of America
  • Postgraduate Studies (PS) SCOR Methodology – Supply Chain Management from the Lincoln University, California, USA
  • Higher Diploma Marketing, Institute of Certified Public Administrators, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Fellowship in Leadership and Public Policy, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology, Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

  • Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies
  • Fellow, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology
  • Fellow, The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
  • Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants
  • Fellow, The Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria
  • Fellow, American Biographical Institute
  • Member, The Institute of Certified Public Accountants & Administrators, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Member, American Marketing Association
  • Member, The Institute of Direct Marketing, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE

  • Immediate past Chief Executive, Institute for Government Research Leadership Technology
  • Deputy Director-General, African Regional Centre for Research & Development
  • Board Member, Green Globe USA LLC
  • Board of Trustees Member, African Foundation, Massachusetts, USA
  • Board Member, Brightstone Continental Ltd
  • Board of Trustees Member, The Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria
  • Board Member, Advisory Directorate International, ABI, USA
  • Member, Akwa Ibom Technical Committee on Foreign Direct Investments
  • Member, Akwa Ibom State Technical Committee on Foreign Direct Investments Sub-Committee on Marketing & Media

Current research interest – crude oil and white product expansion, production and marketing, etc.