Nigeria’s leading indigenous marketer of choice OVH Energy (Oando Licensee), has been named Bulk Distributing Company of the Year at the recently organized Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) Awards 2021.

This is coming on the heel of a streak of other industry leadership awards recently garnered by OVH Energy, including the Service Excellence Award at the 2021 International Lubricants Conference.

The Vice-Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, while presenting the award at the event said, “This award is in recognition of the distinguished service you have rendered in your field of endeavors. We identify with your accomplishments at setting a new agenda for a prosperous Nigeria and Africa.”

Receiving the award, the Chief Executive Officer, OVH Energy, Huub Stokman, said OVH Energy would be further challenged by the recognition to be relentless in making significant contributions to the industry and the Nigerian economy.

Stokman said, “We are pleased that this award is a recognition of how OVH Energy has greatly enriched Nigeria’s downstream sector and established an unparalleled supply footprint. We are glad that our work is recognised by the industry.”

“Our journey to excellence as a leading downstream oil and gas company is hinged on the tremendous dedication and contributions of our staff and the strong support of our partners” he added.

2021 has been fulfilling for OVH Energy as the company continues to forge strategic partnerships and challenge the status quo in order to add value to all stakeholders through the trade, storage and distribution of gas.

Huub Stokman promised that OVH Energy would continue to protect and enrich the lives, assets, and environments of their areas of operation through initiatives such as the OVH Energy University Scholarship Scheme (USS), which grants scholarships to underprivileged students in host communities.

The FUPRE Awards are held annually by the Federal University of Petroleum Resources in collaboration with the African Child Foundation to recognize the landmark achievements and activities of key players in the oil and gas industry.

 The 4th Annual Nigeria Petroleum Summit, (NIPS) kicked off on Sunday, 6^th June 2021. The summit which has gathered momentum globally, is a platform for Nigeria to engage both local and international stakeholders to effectively develop the oil and gas sector for economic growth.

The five-day conference featured a CEO roundtable with Mr. Huub Stokman, Chief Executive Officer of OVH Energy Marketing Limited (Oando licensee), to discuss the future of natural gas in Nigeria, the impact of COVID-19 and the effect of oil price crash on the downstream sector. 

Mr. Stokman commended the efforts of the organisers in bringing together industry stakeholders to share ideas on how to improve the energy sector. He stated that, “this is an ideal opportunity to bring together these experts to exchange ideas & opinions, to understand trends and the future of the industry”. He also stated the importance of the presence of the downstream oil and gas sector, explaining that whilst upstream is key for production, downstream is responsible for delivering products to customers or end users. Seamless integration between the two sectors is crucial.

He expressed optimism in the future of the gas industry, in his words, “this is the decade for gas exploration. Nigeria has the largest natural gas reserve in Africa, and the 9th largest in the world, so Nigeria can leverage its reserves to diversify and promote local growth and OVH Energy Marketing is best placed to deliver to the local market”.

In recent times, Nigeria has positioned itself strategically to become the foremost oil and gas investment destination, through ongoing strategic sectoral reforms and engagement with host communities. This year’s NIPS conference tagged “From Crisis to Opportunities: New Approaches to The Future of Hydrocarbons” continues to engage industry experts and investors on developing hedging strategies to combat prevailing sectoral challenges aimed at unlocking inherent value in the near future.

The summit’s overarching message of building the Nigerian oil and gas sector through the collaborative efforts of all relevant stakeholders through the exchange of new technologies and industry know-how cannot be overemphasized.

About OVH Energy 

Nigeria’s leading indigenous marketer of choice, OVH Energy Marketing (Oando Licensee), was recently awarded the Service Excellence Award at the 2021 International Lubricants Conference. The Service Excellence Award is given to organizations that deliver exceptional customer service and consistently impress and exceed customer expectations.

OVH Energy outclassed other companies nominated in the award category to win the coveted award owing to its history of performance, quality of service and successful innovations in the industry. Over the years, OVH Energy has affirmed its industry leadership by executing excellent services to customers, which has enhanced the quality of life in Nigeria and contributed to the operational efficiency of its customers whilst improving the nation’s economy.

The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Huub Stokman, while expressing his appreciation to the International Lubricant’s Conference committee, described the award as “a recognition that will inspire OVH Energy to sustain their outstanding service delivery”. Mr. Stokman enjoined operators in the country’s oil and gas sector to showcase the sector’s potential to relevant stakeholders.

He further reaffirmed the company’s commitment to offering exceptional services to all its customers. According to him, “OVH Energy will continue to provide consistent and exceptional services to all our customers. As Africa’s indigenous leading marketer, it is our responsibility to provide Nigerians with an enabling environment to thrive and provide trusted petroleum products and services for Nigerians. We are honoured to receive this award, which demonstrates OVH Energy’s ability to improve the lives of Nigerians through excellent customer services”.

The International Lubricant Conference’s committee organized the award to honour trailblazers in the Nigeria lubricants industry who are game-changers and are creating a positive impact and thus economic growth in the country. The committee comprises leading industry experts from across the world, with a cumulative of over 100 years of hardcore industry knowledge and experience. Panelists came from Nigeria, South Africa, Singapore and the UAE.

OVH Energy, the licensee of the Oando retail brand and Nigeria’s leading provider of trusted petroleum products and services, has announced its month-long giveaway to reward customers’ loyalty at select LPG Skid plants in various locations across Nigeria. The O-Gas lucky dip giveaway is a customer give back activation from the brand.

The activation, which is set to run from Monday, May 10, 2021, until Thursday, June 10, 2021, is open to all customers who refill up to a minimum of 3kg across select OVH Energy Skid plants. The 36 skid plants participating in the giveaway are located in Edo, Abuja, Jos, Ilorin, Ibadan, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Benin, Onitsha, Enugu, Kano and Aba.

Speaking on the importance of rewarding customer loyalty, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OVH Energy, Mr Huub Stokman, said “OVH Energy has grown as a company because of our loyal customers and this lucky dip promotion is one of the ways for us to appreciate them.

“As the sole licensee of the Oando retail brand in Nigeria, we are enriching the forecourt experience of our customers with standard and safety compliant LPG Skid plants and continue to ensure high-quality products and service delivery nationwide. We care about our customers, and as often as we can, we give back to them. We are looking forward to putting smiles on the faces of our customers and strengthening our relationship with them," he said.

OVH Energy continues to be one of the dominant players in the Nigerian LPG market and is committed to deepening its domestic usage by playing a strategic role in enhancing the LPG value chain in Nigeria, investing in varied initiatives to improve access to LPG and support quality and healthy living by providing access to clean energy.

About OVH Energy

OVH Energy is a leading indigenous marketer of choice and provider of trusted petroleum products and services in Nigeria. The organization's expertise spans the distribution of refined petroleum products for retail, commercial and industrial purposes. Its strong unrivalled heritage, drive to impact lives positively, and the influence of the shareholders – Helios Investments, an Africa-focused Nigerian firm; Vitol Group, a leading global supplier of petroleum products and the strong Oando retail brand – contributes to the brand's growing business success. Through its Oando retail brand, OVH Energy has enriched Nigeria's downstream sector and established an unparalleled supply footprint, distributing over 1 billion litres of refined petroleum products annually.