Chevron trains UNILAG students in oil, gas supply chain

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Chevron Nigeria Limited has trained postgraduate students of the University of Lagos Business School on supply chain management in the oil and gas industry as part of efforts to expose them to practical industry operations.

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According to a statement, the students, drawn from the institution’s Urban Logistics and Transport Management programme, participated in a field engagement with Chevron’s Supply Chain Management team, where they gained practical insights into supply chain strategy, logistics execution, digital technology, safety practices and local content requirements that support upstream oil and gas operations.

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Speaking during the session, Chevron’s Manager of Communications, Victor Anyaegbudike, gave an overview of the company’s upstream operations, noting that Chevron has operated in Nigeria for more than 60 years across various asset classes.

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The interactive engagement enabled the students to engage supply chain leaders on materials management, marine logistics, sourcing decisions, fleet management and stakeholder expectations within Nigeria’s operating environment.

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A supply chain management advisor at Chevron, Olusola King, said effective supply chain management requires sound judgement, adaptability and disciplined decision-making, particularly when managing disruptions and operational constraints.

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She explained that the company continues to strengthen control over inbound logistics by deploying sourcing models that improve quality assurance, reduce customs-related risks and ensure the timely delivery of critical materials.

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King also highlighted Chevron’s leased marine vessel model, competitive bidding process and safety assurance requirements, including field safety and reliability evaluation inspections conducted before vessels are deployed.

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Another company official, Obianuju Okoro, said digital technology has become central to improving supply chain efficiency, noting that the company deploys platforms for procurement, inventory management, contracting plans, material tracking and automated replenishment.

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According to her, dashboards, data analytics and emerging technologies are also being used to improve supply chain visibility, anticipate demand and support faster decision-making.

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The students were also taken through Chevron’s safety culture, with emphasis on operational discipline, stop-work authority, risk assessments, work-permitting processes, fitness-for-duty requirements and offshore safety certifications.

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During a panel discussion, company officials Anamaria Ion and Tuokpe Etikerentse said compliance with Nigerian content requirements remains a key part of Chevron’s contracting strategy, while dedicated sourcing opportunities continue to support host community participation and local economic development.

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Chevron’s General Manager, Supply Chain Management, Marizu Nwokoma, an alumnus of the University of Lagos, welcomed the students and encouraged them to leverage opportunities that foster collaboration between academia and industry to enhance the value of research and innovation.

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The engagement also featured group exercises on supply chain disruptions using real-world scenarios, with participants applying digital tools and collaborative decision-making to address operational challenges before concluding the visit with a tour of the company’s auto workshop and Lekki warehouse.

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