Our People

Oriental is committed to recruiting and hiring the best qualified individuals who have an interest to grow professionally; for the long term benefit of themselves and the Company.  

OERL is committed to supporting and training its personnel to further their expertise in their chosen fields with an emphasis in practical application to add value to their contributions to the Company. OERL also wants to provide an environment which will encourage continued development of the employees’ skills as they progress along their career path.

Training is carried out in a combination of formal and informal training which includes University Degree Programs, Industry Recognized Coursework and Certifications, Mandated Safety and Awareness Programs, Attendance at Technical Presentations, and extensive mentoring programs.

Oriental creates a work environment where professional development is fostered and where successful employees can expect to be rewarded on merit and contribution. We promote a collegial atmosphere that enables all employees to fully participate in their work assignments and to maximize job satisfaction.  Oriental will not discriminate against anyone and promotes diversity within its workforce.  

Technical Staff

• Eng. Hussein Wada – Facilities Engineer [MS in Engineering Management; BE in Chemical Engineering]
• Eng. Ibrahim Usman – Production Engineer [BT in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering]
• Eng. Ibrahim Bukar – Asst. Production Engineer [MS in Petroleum Engineering; BE in Chemical Engineering]
• Eng. Kashim Ibrahim – Deputy Company Appointed Representative [MS in Petroleum Geoscience; BS in Resource and Exploration Geology; BE in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics]
• Eng. Eddy Eyo, Company Appointed Representative, FSO; MBA,O&G Management; MSc, O&G Eng.; B. Eng., Civil Eng.
• Ms. Halima Habib – Geoscientist Trainee [BS in Geology]
• Mr. Suleiman Kumshe – Geoscientist Trainee [BS in Geology]

Support Services Staff

• Mr. Kabiru Ganaji – Legal Officer [LLM in Oil & Gas; LLB]
• Mr. Sunday Maji – Accounting Officer [BS in Accounting; PGD in Management, Business Admin., & Industrial & Labor Relations]
• Mr. Mamman Gur – Public Relations Officer [BS in General and Applied Psychology]
• Mr. Baba Salviya – Protocol Officer [BS in Geography]
• Mr. Dun-Smart  Avong’s – Lifting Coordinator [BS in Accounting]
• Mr. Ahmed Yelwa – Administrative Assistant [OND in Land Surveying]
• Ms. Falmata Geidam - PA to Chairman
• Mrs. Amina Gujbawu - Secretary, Maiduguri Office
• Ms. Amina Fodio - Legal Officer, LLB, MBA Energy & Petroleum Law
• Mr. Mustafa Fodio – Crude Oil Marketing Liaison, BA, MBA Oil & Gas Management
• Mr. Ahmed Indimi – Crude Oil Marketing Liaison, BS, MBA