ND Western Appoints Olanrewaju Kalejaiye as New CEO

ND Western has appointed Olanrewaju Kalejaiye, former senior vice president of the company, as the new chief executive officer (CEO).

The company disclosed this in a statement, stating that its previous CEO, Eberechukwu Oji, has moved on to explore other opportunities. 

The firm expressed gratitude to Oji, crediting his leadership with achieving significant milestones and driving the company’s growth and success. 

Notably, Oji led major projects, including a historic deal with Shell International Plc to purchase all shares in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited through Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. 

He also facilitated a 20-year Gas Infrastructure Development Agreement with Optimera Energy LFZ Enterprise in partnership with Lagos Free Zone, solidifying the company’s leadership in the oil and gas sector. 

Furthermore, Oji established the NDW Women’s Network and Future Leaders Networks, greatly enhancing the company’s human resources. 

ND Western described Kalejaiye as a seasoned industry veteran with over 35 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and production. 

Before joining ND Western, he held various leadership roles at Chevron Nigeria Limited, including general manager of Operations. 

Kalejaiye has also served on several industry boards, including as chairman of the OPTS Gas Sub-Committee, member of the West African Gas Pipeline Company Governing Council, and the Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria.