Our People
DR ERNEST AZUDIALU; DBA,KSC,FNISM- GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR/ CEO
Dr Ernest Azudialu obtained a B.Sc in Accountancy from the University of Benin. He was also honored by the University of Nigeria Nsukka with a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. He is a principled and astute business man and manger of resources with a passion for excellence and value creation both in- country and overseas. Ernest has demonstrated tremendous drive and is an achiever of sorts.
Dr. Ernest founded the indigenous conglomerate Obijackson group which includes Nestoil Plc, Energy Work Technology, Hammakopp consortium, NestHak horizontal directional drilling etc.
NNENNA OBIEJESI; GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; FINANCE & ADMIN
Trained at the renowned London school of Economics where she obtained an LLM, this seasoned administrator has over sixteen years of in-country and international experience in business planning and development. She is also a member of the chartered institute of Arbitrators (UK).
HANS GEORG CRIST; GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ STRATEGY
Hans has over 38 years experience in the construction, Oil & Gas, and Finance industry in Germary and Nigeria. He worked in the biggest construction company in Nigeria- Julius Berger Nigeria for 30 years and was for several years their executive director finance, a position he left to join the Obijackson Group.
CHINWE OGBANUFE; GROUP HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
Chinwe has a wealth of experience in management of human resources with over 13 years at Price Water house Coopers (PWC) and has managed teams and advised leading organisations.
ANDY NJOKU OBI ; MANAGING DIRECTOR
Andy has over 25 years cognate experience spanning Consulting, Finance and banking, 13 of which were in Senior Management and Leadship positions. He obtained a first degree in Accountancy at the University of Nigeria. He also attended the Team Building Institute Pretoria and Sandston Business School Johannesburg (SMP) all in South Africa . He is an alumnus of the Institute of Management Development (IMD) Lausanne Switzerland.
ARIE RIETDYK; DREDGE MANAGER
Arie a Dutch national has over 35years experience with all kind of dredgers (cutter, suction and hopper). He has successfully executed major dredging projects in different parts of the world with his last 30 years in West Africa mainly in Nigeria with Julius Berger Plc .He has delivered major dredging projects for SPDC, Mobil, Federal & state Government ministries, departments & Agencies across Nigeria.
SAM ADEJOR; OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sam, has over 20years meritorious industry experience in administration, logistics, marketing, business development and effective cost management. Sam has successfully led teams in various organizations including Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc, Nugi industries Nig. Ltd, Deepsea Oil & Gas, Menomonie Nominees Ltd and Decacia (Nig) Ltd.
DE VOS RONALD ; WORKSHOP SUPERINTENDENT
Ronald a Belgian, has over 15 years experience in fabrication and maintenance of various types of barges and vessels for offshore purposes .He also has expert knowledge of mechanical systems of heavy duty equipment. He is a certified pulling barge operator.