Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture, has celebrated outstanding secondary school students in Delta State at the 2025 Awokoya Memorial Chemistry Competition award ceremony held at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre in Effurun.
The highlight of the event was the emergence of Omazuwa Enousakhala Samuel from St. Augustine College, Oghara, as the overall winner. Samuel excelled among participants from schools across Delta State, clinching the coveted first prize.
Other top performers received plaques, certificates, educational materials, and incentives in recognition of their efforts.
Key Highlights:
- Winner: Omazuwa Enousakhala Samuel (St. Augustine College, Oghara) – 1st Place.
- Event Partners: Organized in collaboration with the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) Delta State Chapter and the Delta State Ministry of Education.
- Venue: PTI Conference Centre, Effurun, Delta State.
- Attendees: Included representatives from the Delta State Ministry of Education, CSN, Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), PTI, teachers, students, and media.
Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited (represented at the event), praised the students’ performance and reaffirmed Chevron’s commitment: “We are delighted to witness the sustained commitment to the study of chemistry, as demonstrated by the outstanding performance of students in this year’s competition. Chevron, through the NNPCL/CNL JV, remains proud to be the sole sponsor of the Awokoya Memorial Chemistry Competition in Delta State since 1992.”
He added that the company’s investments in education are driven by the success of past winners, many of whom have excelled in science fields locally and internationally. These efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Nigeria’s National Policy on Education.
Background on the Competition:
The Awokoya Memorial Chemistry Competition was established in memory of Professor Stephen Awokoya, Nigeria’s first indigenous chemistry graduate and a pioneering educator who passed away on March 15, 1985.
- Initiated to promote the study of chemistry among secondary school students.
- Features multi-stage contests across local government areas in Delta State.
- Chevron has been the sole sponsor since 1992, fostering STEM talent in the Niger Delta region.
This initiative underscores Chevron’s ongoing contributions to education, workforce development, and community growth in its operational areas, particularly in oil-producing Delta State.
