Retired employees of Shell Nigeria celebrating a reunion at an annual golf tournament held in their honour by Shell Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) at the picturesque Lakowe Golf Course in Lekki, Lagos. A total of 47 former employees teed off at the 4th annual golf tournament and were joined by SNEPCo leadership led by Managing Director, Ronald Adams and his wife, Pleashette Adams.
The tee-off was jointly performed by Ehis Uzenabor, Managing Director of the Shell Closed Pension Fund, alongside former Shell leaders: 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, competitive spirit met seasoned skill. Dr Okuns Ohiosimuan emerged as the Overall Male Winner, playing off a handicap of 35 to return an impressive net score of 63 (-9). In the ladies’ category, Justina Dibua claimed the Overall Female Winner title with a handicap of 31 and a net score of 77 (+5). These awards were presented by Ron.
The Male and Female Runner-up prizes went to Claude Esekody and Kate Iyamu respectively, presented by Mutiu Sunmonu, former Managing Director of SPDC and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria.
“This event is not just about golf; it’s about celebrating the people who laid the foundation of our success,” Ron said. “Our retirees remain an integral part of the Shell family, and initiatives like this reflect our commitment to wellness, inclusion, and enduring relationships.”
Mutiu Sunmonu described the tournament as “awesome and refreshing,” praising the opportunity for retirees to reconnect. “It was heartwarming to see former colleagues share memories and enjoy healthy competition. The bonds built over decades clearly endure,” he noted.
In his closing remarks, retiree Rowland Ukpedor said: “Even in retirement, the spirit of golf and the friendships it fosters never fade,” and thanked Shell “for creating such a memorable experience and continued support in promoting wellbeing of retirees, sportsmanship and comradeship”
