Leadership

The people accountable for how Akubudike Energy plans, delivers and improves.

Group Chairman / Chief Executive Officer

High Chief Martin Nwabueze

Sets strategy and is accountable for safe, reliable delivery across all service lines.

High Chief Martin Nwabueze is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur, visionary business leader, philanthropist, and respected traditional titleholder with extensive experience across energy, construction, real estate, international trade, logistics, and strategic investments. As the Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ozoma International Group Limited, he provides strategic leadership, corporate governance oversight, and executive direction, driving business expansion, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation.His diversified business portfolio encompasses Akubudike Energy Limited, Jentral Interbiz Limited, Barns International Construction Co. Limited, and Akuwelt Development Company Limited, reflecting his entrepreneurial vision and commitment to developing enterprises across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. His professional journey began as the Founder and Managing Director of Jemaz International Limited, a clearing and forwarding company, where he developed expertise in international trade, logistics, commercial negotiations, and business management. This experience established the foundation for his subsequent expansion into multiple industries.Recognized for his strategic foresight, integrity, and results-oriented leadership, High Chief Nwabueze remains committed to fostering innovation, strengthening stakeholder relationships, creating employment opportunities, and promoting responsible corporate practices.Beyond business, he is the Founder and Chairman of the Ichie Akubudike Foundation, a humanitarian organization dedicated to community development, educational advancement, healthcare support, youth and women empowerment, and social welfare initiatives. He holds the prestigious traditional titles of Ichie Akubudike, Agubuzo na Dunukofia, and Ozoma Ndi Ichie. As a member of the Igwe's Cabinet in Dunukofia, Anambra State, he actively contributes to cultural preservation, community advancement, and traditional leadership. A former footballer and experienced football agent, he also maintains a strong interest in grassroots sports development and youth talent empowerment.Through visionary corporate leadership, strategic enterprise development, and impactful philanthropy, High Chief Martin Nwabueze continues to pursue a legacy defined by sustainable business growth, economic empowerment, institutional excellence, and meaningful contributions to society.

Company Secretary/Legal Adviser & Human Resources Manager
Deborah Owoyomi
Legal practitioner, corporate governance professional and human resources management executive.
Deborah is an accomplished legal practitioner, corporate governance professional and human resources management executive with over a decade of experience in corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, company secretarial practice, legal risk management and organisational development, including within the oil and gas sector. As Company Secretary/Legal Adviser and Human Resources Manager at Akubudike Energy Limited, she provides strategic legal advisory, corporate governance and human capital management support to the Board and executive management. Her responsibilities include regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, commercial transactions, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations and organisational development, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry requirements.
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Finance Manager
Samuel Fasuyi
Oversees financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and financial performance management.
Samuel is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting operations, management reporting, treasury management, internal controls, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. He currently serves as Finance Manager at Akubudike Energy Limited, overseeing group financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, project cost control, and financial performance monitoring.
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QHSE Manager
Anietie Hanson
Leads health, safety, environmental and quality governance, ensuring operational compliance and risk management.
Anietie Hanson is a strategic QHSE and compliance leader with over a decade of experience in corporate HSE governance, strategic leadership, and operational risk management across the maritime, marine construction, construction, energy, offshore and onshore, and mining sectors. He aligns QHSE strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk governance with organisational objectives to protect enterprise value, strengthen operational resilience, and drive sustainable business growth.
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Business Development Manager
Grace Asukwo
Drives commercial growth, strategic partnerships, tender management and business development opportunities.
Grace is a Business Development Manager at Akubudike Energy Limited, with over five years of experience in business development, tender management, and strategic partnerships. She specialises in marine and energy business development, vessel sourcing, vendor prequalification, regulatory compliance, and commercial opportunity development. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, proposal coordination, and client relationship management, she focuses on expanding market opportunities and building strategic partnerships across the marine, offshore, and oil and gas sectors.
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Operations and Crewing Manager
Olasunkanmi Oladele
Maritime and Business Management Professional
Oladele is a seasoned maritime and business management professional with over 15 years of experience in fleet administration, vessel operations, crewing, HSEQ, logistics, procurement, compliance, and business operations. He currently serves as Operations and Crewing Manager at Akubudike Energy Ltd, overseeing fleet operations, vessel readiness, crew management, regulatory compliance, and client relations. He combines strategic leadership, operational discipline, commercial awareness, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, cost optimization, and service excellence
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IT and Infrastructure Manager
Nicholas Edareno
Manages enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services and technology supporting offshore operations.
Nicholas is an accomplished IT and Infrastructure Manager with over 10 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure management, network administration, technical support, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology solutions. At Akubudike Energy Limited, he oversees corporate IT infrastructure, cloud services, information security, and marine navigation and communication systems supporting offshore operations.
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