Our Board of Directors at Sostenibili Energy comprises proven experts across energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, finance, law, and academia, delivering trusted, ethical, and experienced leadership for decades.
36 years at Shell across Nigeria, Malaysia and The Netherlands, where he successfully led high profile and ground breaking projects such as the EA (Sea Eagle Shallow Offshore) project; renovation of the Shell Nigeria fleet of Offshore rigs in Louisiana (USA); as well as pioneering High Pressure and Temperature (HP/HT) drilling and subsurface oil and gas operations. He later became the Country drilling Manager for AFREN oil and gas drilling Company and thereafter an adviser for Citizens and Advice Bureau in the United Kingdom.
An expert in corrosion, pipelines, asset integrity and engineering management, Godwin has 47+ years’ experience in oil and gas with SEDCo (a subsidiary of Transocean), Shell Nigeria, Nederland Aaardolie Maatscapij (NAM), and Seplat. At Shell, he honed his expertise in materials selection and integrity management, while his leadership at Seplat as Asset Integrity Manager helped drive operational reliability and safety performance. His career reflects a commitment to excellence in engineering, regulatory compliance, and the sustainable management of energy assets. Engr. Ibe served as one of the two Nigerian members of The international Corrosion Council -ICC (for twelve years). The ICC has two members each from over 120 countries. He is a dedicated marriage counsellor and has passion for developing young technical professionals. Engr. Ibe speaks over 20 local & international languages.
Geoscientist with over 40 years’ local and international experience, mostly with Royal Dutch Shell in Nigeria and the Netherlands. A Fellow of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), he is the Chairman of Belemaoil Producing Limited and an External Facilitator at the University of Lagos Business School. He holds a BSc in Applied Physics from the University of Benin, and postgraduate degrees in Business Administration and Management from the University of Lagos. He has been recognised for advancing geoscience education in Nigeria.
Engr. Francis Ogugua Oguamanam is a distinguished civil engineer whose career spans over five decades of exemplary service in both the public and private sectors. A Chartered Civil Engineer with the UK Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE, CEng), he is also a Member of the UK Institution of Highways & Transportation Engineers and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE).
His professional journey began in the mid-1970s with leading engineering consulting firms, including the globally renowned Ove Arup and Partners, where he specialized in the design and supervision of highways, bridges, roads, and other critical infrastructure projects. His technical expertise and commitment to excellence quickly earned him recognition as a leader in the field.
In 1985, Engr. Oguamanam joined the Lagos State Government, New Towns Development Authority where he played a pivotal role in the development of the Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1, overseeing hydraulic sand filling and the design and supervision of road and drainage networks. He was subsequently posted to head the New Towns Development Authority Zonal Ofice at Ikeja, where he led the design and supervision of construction of estate roads and infrastructure in Ikeja, including the Central Business District, Magodo, and Omole Estates.
In 1993, he was redeployed to the Lagos State Ministry of Works, where he oversaw the planning and design of major road projects across the state. He rose to the position of Director, a role he held until his retirement in 2001, after which he established his own engineering consultancy, continuing to contribute to infrastructure development and professional mentorship.
Beyond engineering, Engr. Oguamanam is deeply committed to community service, religious engagement, and humanitarian causes. He is a Past President of the Rotary Club, a Patron of the Catholic Men Organisation in both the Archdiocese of Lagos and Owerri, and an active supporter of numerous civic initiatives.
He also served as Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ikeja Branch, where his legacy is celebrated through the annual Francis Oguamanam Innovation & Creative Fair (FOIF)—a platform dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity among young engineers.
Engr. Oguamanam has received numerous awards and honours from professional bodies, community organizations, and religious institutions in recognition of his outstanding contributions to engineering and society. His legacy is defined by technical excellence, visionary leadership, and a lifelong dedication to mentoring future generations of engineers and giving back to the society.
