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Shell celebrates retirees at 4th annual golf tournament in Lagos
Shell Nigeria celebrated its retired employees at the fourth edition of its annual golf tournament, held in their honour by Shell Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) at the Lakowe Golf Course in Lekki, Lagos.
A total of 47 retirees participated in the tournament, which also served as a reunion for former Shell staff. They were joined by members of SNEPCo’s leadership team, led by Managing Director Ronald Adams and his wife, Pleashette Adams.
The ceremonial tee-off was jointly performed by Ehis Uzenabor, Managing Director of the Shell Closed Pension Fund, alongside former Shell executives including Egbert Imomoh, former Deputy Managing Director of SPDC; Jimmy Ahmed, former Business and Government Director; and Simbi Wabote, former Shell Director and immediate past Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
On the course, competition was keen. Dr Okuns Ohiosimuan emerged as the Overall Male Winner, playing off a handicap of 35 to post a net score of 63, nine under par. In the ladies’ category, Justina Dibua claimed the Overall Female Winner title with a handicap of 31 and a net score of 77. The awards were presented by Adams.
The runner-up prizes in the male and female categories went to Claude Esekody and Kate Iyamu respectively, with awards presented by Mutiu Sunmonu, former Managing Director of SPDC and former Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, Adams said the tournament was about more than golf. “This event is not just about golf; it’s about celebrating the people who laid the foundation of our success. Our retirees remain an integral part of the Shell family, and initiatives like this reflect our commitment to wellness, inclusion, and enduring relationships,” he said.
Sunmonu described the tournament as “awesome and refreshing,” highlighting the opportunity it created for former colleagues to reconnect. “It was heartwarming to see retirees share memories and enjoy healthy competition. The bonds built over decades clearly endure,” he said.
In his closing remarks, retiree Rowland Ukpedor thanked Shell for sustaining the initiative. “Even in retirement, the spirit of golf and the friendships it fosters never fade,” he said, expressing appreciation for Shell’s continued support for retirees’ wellbeing, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.
