Dr. Julius D. Rone, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, has been recognized as a recipient of the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Trailblazer Award. In a letter to the Board, Management, and Organising Committee of the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Celebration, Dr. Rone expressed his deep honor and appreciation for the award. He described it as a meaningful acknowledgment of his efforts and contributions towards innovation, excellence, and Nigeria's continued development.
The Daily Times Nigeria @100 Celebration and Times Heroes Award is part of the activities marking 100 years of the Daily Times, Nigeria's oldest surviving newspaper, founded in 1926. The centenary celebration includes the unveiling of the Nigerian Grand Book and the conferment of awards on distinguished Trailblazers. This event aims to honor individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to national development in the last century.
Dr. Rone is a leading private sector figure selected for the Trailblazer honor due to his pioneering role in the oil and gas sector. His commitment to indigenous participation, energy security, and economic growth has earned him this recognition. As the driving force behind Nigeria's first indigenous Floating Liquefied Natural Gas, FLNG, project being executed by UTM Offshore Limited, Dr. Rone has made significant contributions to the nation's development.
The UTM Offshore boss commended the organizers of the Daily Times @100 anniversary for sustaining the legacy of Nigeria's foremost newspaper and for recognizing Nigerians who are shaping the nation's future through enterprise and innovation. Dr. Rone also expressed appreciation for his inclusion among eminent Nigerians whose contributions will be documented in the Nigerian Grand Book.
The Daily Times @100 Trailblazer Award is a prestigious recognition that highlights the achievements of individuals who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. Dr. Rone's acceptance of the award is a testament to his dedication and commitment to excellence. His contributions to the oil and gas sector have been instrumental in promoting indigenous participation and energy security.
The centenary celebration of the Daily Times is a significant milestone in Nigeria's media history. The event provides an opportunity to reflect on the newspaper's legacy and its impact on the nation's development. The recognition of Dr. Rone and other Trailblazers is a fitting tribute to their contributions to Nigeria's growth and progress.
Dr. Rone's recognition as a Trailblazer is a well-deserved honor that acknowledges his tireless efforts to promote innovation and excellence in the oil and gas sector. His contributions to Nigeria's development have been significant, and his inclusion in the Nigerian Grand Book is a testament to his legacy. The Daily Times @100 Celebration is a celebration of Nigeria's history and its future, and Dr. Rone's award is a notable highlight of the event.
Key points
- Dr. Julius Rone receives Daily Times @100 Trailblazer Award for contributions to innovation and national development.
- The award recognizes Dr. Rone's pioneering role in the oil and gas sector and his commitment to indigenous participation and energy security.
- The Daily Times @100 Celebration marks 100 years of Nigeria's oldest surviving newspaper, founded in 1926.
