Engr. Elohor Aiboni, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), has been nominated for the prestigious DTN@100 Changemaker Award. The award ceremony will take place on November 3, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of the Daily Times of Nigeria's centenary celebrations. Aiboni's nomination is in recognition of her leadership, public service, and contributions to Nigeria's socio-economic advancement within the energy sector.
Under Aiboni's leadership, SNEPCo has continued to advance operational excellence and local capacity in deepwater exploration. Her acceptance of the nomination was communicated through an official letter dated October 30, 2026, signed by Abubakar Ahmed, General Manager, Corporate Relations, Shell Nigeria. In the letter, Ahmed expressed Aiboni's appreciation to the awards council and commended the newspaper's enduring legacy, highlighting Daily Times' role in shaping public discourse and inspiring national development.
The Times Heroes Award Council selected Aiboni for her distinguished leadership and contributions to Nigeria's energy sector. The DTN@100 Changemaker Award ceremony, themed "Honouring the Past. Shaping the Future," will bring together government dignitaries, business leaders, and media stakeholders to celebrate a century of journalism and honour individuals shaping Nigeria's next century. The event is expected to draw attention to the role of the energy sector in Nigeria's economy.
As part of the DTN@100 honour, Aiboni will be profiled in the forthcoming Nigerian Grand Book, a 700-page historical compendium featuring an official foreword by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The publication documents key figures, pioneers, and institutions that have shaped Nigeria's national journey over the past 100 years. This recognition places Aiboni among prominent Nigerians being honoured for leadership and contribution to national progress.
Daily Times, founded in 1926, is Nigeria's oldest surviving newspaper institution. It has chronicled major periods of the country's history, including the pre-colonial era, independence, and the modern democratic journey. The centenary gala will serve as the grand culmination of the newspaper's 100-year milestone, with the Changemaker Award recognising individuals whose work has had a transformative impact on national development.
The award ceremony will celebrate the contributions of Daily Times in Nigeria's history and honour individuals shaping the country's next century. Aiboni's recognition is a testament to her leadership and commitment to Nigeria's socio-economic advancement. The event is expected to bring together notable figures from various sectors to celebrate journalism and national development.
The DTN@100 Changemaker Award is a prestigious honour that recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to national development. Aiboni's nomination is a notable milestone in her career, and the award ceremony will be a significant event in Nigeria's media and business calendar. The ceremony will take place on November 3, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Key points
- Elohor Aiboni, Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, has been nominated for the DTN@100 Changemaker Award.
- The award ceremony will take place on November 3, 2026, as part of the Daily Times of Nigeria's centenary celebrations.
- Aiboni's nomination recognises her leadership and contributions to Nigeria's socio-economic advancement within the energy sector.
