Chevron Nigeria Limited has provided postgraduate students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with practical training on supply chain operations in the oil and gas industry, giving them first-hand exposure to how logistics and procurement support upstream petroleum activities.
The exercise involved students from the Urban Logistics and Transport Management programme of the University of Lagos Business School, who participated in an industry study tour hosted by Chevron’s Supply Chain Management team. During the visit, they were introduced to key aspects of supply chain strategy, logistics coordination, digital transformation, operational safety and local content implementation within Nigeria’s upstream sector.
Chevron’s Communications Manager, Victor Anyaegbudike, outlined the company’s operations in Nigeria, highlighting its more than six decades of involvement in the country’s oil and gas industry across different asset portfolios.
The students also engaged with supply chain professionals on topics including procurement planning, materials management, marine logistics, fleet operations and stakeholder expectations within Nigeria’s energy sector.
A Supply Chain Management Adviser at Chevron, Olusola King, explained that effective supply chain management depends on sound judgement, flexibility and disciplined decision-making, particularly when responding to operational disruptions. She noted that the company continues to strengthen inbound logistics through sourcing models designed to improve quality assurance, minimise customs-related risks and ensure timely delivery of essential materials.
King also discussed Chevron’s marine logistics system, explaining that the company relies on leased vessels selected through competitive bidding while maintaining strict safety and inspection standards before deployment.
Speaking on digital innovation, Chevron official Obianuju Okoro said the company has integrated technology into its supply chain processes through platforms that support procurement, inventory management, contract administration, material tracking and automated replenishment. She added that data analytics and digital dashboards are increasingly being used to improve visibility across the supply chain, forecast demand and enhance decision-making.
The training also featured sessions on Chevron’s safety culture, covering operational discipline, risk management, stop-work authority, work permit systems, fitness-for-duty requirements and offshore safety standards.
During a panel discussion, Chevron officials Anamaria Ion and Tuokpe Etikerentse emphasised that compliance with Nigeria’s local content regulations remains central to the company’s contracting strategy, while dedicated sourcing opportunities continue to promote host community participation and support local economic growth.
Chevron’s General Manager for Supply Chain Management, Marizu Nwokoma, who is an alumnus of the University of Lagos, encouraged the students to maximise opportunities that strengthen collaboration between universities and industry, noting that such partnerships can drive innovation and produce practical solutions for the energy sector.
The programme concluded with practical group exercises that challenged participants to resolve simulated supply chain disruptions using collaborative decision-making and digital tools. The students also toured Chevron’s auto workshop and Lekki warehouse as part of the field experience.
