Shell has announced a historic leadership transition, naming Elohor Aiboni as the new Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, effective August 1, 2026. Aiboni, who currently serves as Asset Director at Brunei Shell Petroleum, makes history as the first Nigerian to occupy this combined leadership position, marking a significant milestone for local content and indigenous leadership in the multinational energy sector, reports NaijaAgroNet.
His leadership saw the Bonga offshore asset sustain high performance levels, while he played a key role in sanctioning major investment decisions, such as the Bonga North development and the HI offshore gas project.
Reflecting on his departure, de Jong expressed his gratitude for the professional partnerships and personal friendships cultivated during his time in Nigeria. He noted his confidence in the future of Shell’s Nigerian operations, citing Aiboni’s extensive leadership credentials as the ideal foundation for the company’s continued growth and value delivery.
With over 24 years of experience across Shell’s offshore, shallow water, and onshore operations—including international assignments in Kazakhstan and Brunei—Aiboni brings a wealth of technical and strategic expertise to the role. Her history of "firsts" continues with this appointment; in 2021, she became the first female Managing Director of the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo).
During her tenure at SNEPCo, she oversaw the deepwater business during a period that saw the Bonga field achieve a landmark production milestone of one billion barrels of oil in 2023. Commenting on her return to lead the Nigerian business, Aiboni stated: "I’m excited at the opportunity to continue to contribute to the efficient delivery of Shell’s business in Nigeria and thereby power progress in a country we’ve been part of for more than 60 years. Marno has led from his heart these six-plus years... It’s a legacy I’m keen to build on with the support of colleagues and other stakeholders."
For the broader Nigerian energy and agricultural supply chain, Aiboni’s appointment signals a continuity in Shell’s commitment to major infrastructure and gas development. As Nigeria continues to push for increased energy security and economic integration, the transition at the helm of one of the country’s largest energy operators will be closely watched by stakeholders across the industrial and agricultural sectors.
Reflecting on his departure, de Jong expressed his gratitude for the professional partnerships and personal friendships cultivated during his time in Nigeria. He noted his confidence in the future of Shell’s Nigerian operations, citing Aiboni’s extensive leadership credentials as the ideal foundation for the company’s continued growth and value delivery.
With over 24 years of experience across Shell’s offshore, shallow water, and onshore operations—including international assignments in Kazakhstan and Brunei—Aiboni brings a wealth of technical and strategic expertise to the role. Her history of "firsts" continues with this appointment; in 2021, she became the first female Managing Director of the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo).
During her tenure at SNEPCo, she oversaw the deepwater business during a period that saw the Bonga field achieve a landmark production milestone of one billion barrels of oil in 2023. Commenting on her return to lead the Nigerian business, Aiboni stated: "I’m excited at the opportunity to continue to contribute to the efficient delivery of Shell’s business in Nigeria and thereby power progress in a country we’ve been part of for more than 60 years. Marno has led from his heart these six-plus years... It’s a legacy I’m keen to build on with the support of colleagues and other stakeholders."
For the broader Nigerian energy and agricultural supply chain, Aiboni’s appointment signals a continuity in Shell’s commitment to major infrastructure and gas development. As Nigeria continues to push for increased energy security and economic integration, the transition at the helm of one of the country’s largest energy operators will be closely watched by stakeholders across the industrial and agricultural sectors.
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