Facts About Engr Egan Adat Effiong-Okon The Incoming Honourable Minister

BEHOLD OUR INCOMING Engr. EGAN ADAT EFFIONG-OKON

An inspiring pacesetter and role model in the oil and gas industry

By: Enebieni Ana 

Intro:

The oil and gas industry has long been envisioned as a male-dominated field, but over the years, many women are creating their niche and setting their footprints on  the sand of time by breaking through barriers and achieving resounding success in the industry.

From engineers to executives, women have made significant contributions to the sector and have paved the way for other women to follow. 

In this profile, i will introduce Engr. Egan Adat Okon-Effiong; a pacesetter in the oil and gas industry who has  become an inspiring role model for others. I will explore her  achievements, her career paths, and how she has carved a niche on her journey to reaching seemingly insurmountable heights in the industry. 

Whether you are a young woman looking to enter the industry or a seasoned professional seeking inspiration, you are sure to find something inspiring and insightful about Engr. Egan Adat. So, dive with me to meet this extraordinary woman who is making a significant impact in the oil and gas industry.

Background 

Engr. Egan Adat Okon-Effiong is a multi-level IT Engineer, Business Analyst and skilled expert with over 15 years’ boardroom experience in the Oil and Gas sector. As an expert, she has vast knowledge in almost all aspects of oil and gas operations, from upstream to downstream operations.

She is an Analyst who responds to shifting business needs and priorities in a systematic and effective way with her professional IT background by optimizing oil and gas processes and thus improving the efficiency and viability of  operations for efficiency.

 A result oriented Human Resources Executive with broad experience in all areas of Human Resources, including policy development, performance engagement, and benefits administration, she works with individuals, professionals, corporate leaders, organisations, and governments to become the effective leaders they truly desire and deserve to be. Engr. Egan is a highly ambitious motivated Business Analyst with the technical expertise and business acumen necessary to translate business requirements and objectives into scalable, highly resilient and successful system solutions. You wouldn’t be mistaken to describe her as a woman of exceptional courage. 

Education 

Engr Egan Adat Okon-Effiong started her early academic sojourn; primary School at Command Children School, Calabar and maintained a top lead graduating as one of the best pupils upon completion. 

Consequent upon her intellectual proficiency, she proceeded to Edgerly Memorial Girls Secondary, Calabar for her post primary education. After obtaining a degree in Computer Science and Maths Statistics from the Polytechnic Calabar, she was admitted to Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja for a Higher National Diploma in Computer Engineering. 

As a member of the Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) and Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), she proceeded to The University of Texas at Austin for a post-graduate diploma in Data Science and Business Analytics.

Engr Egan holds a post graduate diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja , FCT. 

Career Development/Positions 

She began her career as a Database Administrator with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Abuja between 2007 to 2010.

Her job description include staff training, perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity,  building database systems of high availability and quality, design and implement database in accordance to staff information needs and views, etc etc.

Between 2010 to 2012, she became Employee Relation Officer of the NNPC, Abuja ensuring industrial harmony, consulting with trade unions, advising the Human Resources team in dealing with employee relations, managing employment cases and maintaining employment policies. 

She worked her way up to become the corporation IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, ENSERV Nig. Ltd. (Subsidiary of NNPC Limited) viz:

Recruitment Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Abuja, Nigeria.

2012 - 2014

Legal Administration Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Abuja.

2014 - 2016

Business Development Analyst, Renewable Energy Division, NNPC, Abuja.

2017 - 2019

Supervisor, Marketing Oil and Gas, National Petroleum Telecommunications Nig. Ltd., N(NNPC-NAPET), Maitama, Abuja.

2020- 2021

Supervisor Technical Support, NNPC Medical Services Limited, Edo, Benin City.

2021 - 2022

Lead, IT Planning & Business Development, NAPET Telecoms Ltd. (Subsidiary of NNPC Ltd), Abuja. 

2021 to 2023.

Engr. Egan Adat Okon-Effiong is currently the IT Support Specialist, ENSERV Nig. Ltd.(Subsidiary of NNPC LTD), Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

As IT Support Specialist, she has continued to successfully lead the company’s IT sector in ensuring the IT systems are operating effectively and efficiently, that end users receive  technical support to perform their jobs, managing a team of IT Technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring performances, developing and implementing IT Support procedures by ensuring that all IT Support requests are handled in a consistent efficient manner, training of the end-users on how to use various hardwares and softwares applications, as well as IT security best practices, staying up to date with new technologies and trends in the IT industry in ensuring that the organization's IT systems are current and effective.

Her vast knowledge in the Oil and Gas sector has impacted heavily on oil exploration and production, refining, trading, supply and distribution, upstream (exploration and production), downstream (supply and trading), shipping, and sub-surface engineering activities. 

So far, Engr Egan Adat Okon-Effiong has demonstrated an unwavering determination to succeed against all odds.

Keys Skills 

Her key skills include: creative, multi-tasking, self confidence, communication, positive attitude, team player, critical thinking and problem solving,  time management skills, coping with pressure, ability to accept constructive feedback, strong work ethic, complex problem resolution, social media marketing, strategic planning and business systems analysis.

Professional Affiliations 

Engr. Egan Adat Okon-Effiong, a prime example of a woman who is both intelligent, resourceful and attractive is a member of the following professional bodies:

1) Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).

2) Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)

3) Nigerian Computer Society (NCS).

4) Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC).

5) Lion Club International, Nigeria.

6) Business Network International (BNI).

7) Toastmasters International, Nigeria.

Pedigree/Specialty

Egan has tremendous managerial proficiency as a critical thinker with great skills in creativity, time management and a strong passion to contribute her quota to the growth and development in the energy sector in the country.

Her tremendous remarkable achievements as a Results-oriented Human Resources Executive with broad based experience in all areas of HR including policy development,  performance management and benefits administration have earned her numerous accolades both locally and internationally. She is highly respected for her persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.

Certifications 

She is a holder of the following certifications:

1) Certified Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner.

2) Certified AWS Solution Architect Associate.

3) Project Management Professional (PMP).

3) Risk Management Professional (RMP).

4) CompTIA A+.

5) CCNP Routing and Switching.

6) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

7) People's Cert (ITIL).

8) Oracle 12c SQL.

9) Microsoft Certified Solution Associate.

10) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA).

Leadership Position 

She was the Chairperson of Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Rivers State chapter from October 2022 to May 2023. Her seven months reign as Chairperson brought a huge transformation with improved welfare for wives of police officers, men and widows of the Nigeria Police force.

During the period, she empowered and trained 118 women in skills acquisition, manpower development etc. and graduated them with starter kits to start different categories of business for sustainable economic growth and self reliance.

In her words: "Such provisions would help to boost the morale of officers and their wives, as well as enable them to continually contribute significantly to the overall development of the Police Force and the entire country".

Philanthropy 

Engr Egan Adat Okon-Effiong is a passionate philanthropist who always seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. Over the years she has engaged herself in various charitable acts and other good works that has helped several people in society.

Engr Egan Adat Okon-Effiong philanthropy knows no boundaries as she has been enhancing the  mission of transforming communities and lives of the less privileged, downtrodden, indigent people, widows, orphan etc etc. 

She also owns THE CITADEL CARE HOME and Greenlead African Initiative (GAI). 

The Citadel Care Home is a center that cares for the aged while Greenlead African Initiative is a Non-governmental organization that gives education to indigent children across Nigeria and the globe. So far the NGO has graduated over 230 graduates.

The foundation was established with the aim of giving back to the communities in which they operate. The foundation aims to further advance mission of positively transforming local communities by supporting charitable organizations and events that benefit community residents in crucial areas such as emergency aid, healthcare and education.

Political Affiliation

She is a core progressive and an astute supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu right from the days of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to 2013 when All Progressive Congress (APC) was consummated.

Marital Life

She is happily married to AIG Okon Effiong Okon with lovely kids.

Why Nigeria Needs Her?

Today, the world has recognized the need to ensure sustainability in the energy landscape which is in line with the current realities. 

As a key player in the energy sector with the requisite credentials, knowledge, and expertise, Engr Egan is poised to contribute her wealth of knowledge garnered over the years by providing IT driven  energy solutions for the country which remains a priority to galvanize our energy sector out of the quagmire we find ourselves today.

Also, a sustainable energy sufficiency will  directly enable the economic growth and development as can be seen in the history of developed countries. This is why Nigeria needs Engr. Egan Adat at this particular time with RENEWED HOPE to focus on efficiently producing energy while minimizing the effect on the environment.

Everything in Engr Egan Adat Okon-Effiong life has been about public service and dedication to her job with diligence, prudence and value orientation. She is prepared and ready to dedicate her entire being to the service of our great nation, Nigeria.

What an inspiring profile in courage!

With her, BIASE and Cross River will be HEARD!

✓Enebieni Ana, a Risk Assets/Classified Assets Analyst and Public Affairs Commentator writes from the Nations Capital, Abuja.