By Muh’d Shafi’u Saleh Vice President (Oil & Gas) of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar V. G. Edwin, has been honoured with the pres...
By Muh’d Shafi’u Saleh
Vice President (Oil & Gas) of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar V. G. Edwin, has been honoured with the prestigious Person of the Year award at the 9th Annual Award and Lecture of the Daily Asset Newspaper. The accolade recognizes his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and his pivotal role in advancing the operations and strategic communication of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP).
The award ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together government officials, industry leaders, media executives, and key stakeholders. Speaking at the event, Daily Asset Newspaper Publisher Dr. Cletus Akwaya described Mr. Edwin as instrumental to the success of the DPRP.
“Under his stewardship, the Dangote Refinery has continued to transform Nigeria’s refining capacity, enhance product availability, and support the nation’s economic diversification agenda,” Dr. Akwaya said. “Mr. Edwin’s dedication to transparent stakeholder engagement, industry advocacy, and effective corporate communication has helped shape public understanding of the refinery’s strategic importance to Nigeria and Africa’s energy landscape. His recognition as Person of the Year underscores the growing impact of the Dangote Refinery as a catalyst for industrial growth, job creation, and sustainable national development.”
Reading his citation, Dr. Akwaya highlighted that the award was conferred on Mr. Edwin:
“For serving as the backbone in establishing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the largest single-train refinery in the world. The refinery has enabled Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum products, reducing import dependence and stimulating economic growth. For this, Engr. Edwin is Daily Asset’s iconic Corporate Achiever and Person of the Year.”
Mr. Edwin was represented at the event by Dangote Group’s Senior General Manager, External Relations/Stakeholder Management, Alhaji Abatcha Bishara.
A statement from Dangote Group said:
“At Dangote Refinery, we remain committed to supporting Nigeria’s energy security, strengthening domestic refining capacity, and contributing meaningfully to national economic growth. This recognition encourages us to continue communicating transparently and engaging constructively with stakeholders and the public. We also appreciate the media community for their continuous support and collaboration. Responsible journalism and credible communication remain vital to national development, and Daily Asset has consistently demonstrated this commitment.”
Other notable recipients of the Daily Asset Annual Award include Executive Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji; National Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman; Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa); Senator Kawu Sumaila; and Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha. The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas was named Best Government Agency of the Year.
Earlier this week, at the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged that the DPRP has significantly enhanced the country’s supply of petroleum products.
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