Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Marine Equipment Owners and Leasing Association Nigeria (MEOLAN) has elected a new executive council, marking a strategic transition for the key industry body responsible for inland coastal water marine logistics, particularly across the Niger Delta.
Sir, Dr. Owene Wonodi has been elected the association’s third President, taking charge after 16 years since the association’s inception. The new leadership team is tasked with advancing the interests of equipment owners who provide vital services to International Oil Companies (IOCs) and various indigenous firms in Nigeria’s critical energy sector.
The full list of newly elected officials includes:
- President: Sir, Dr. Owene Wonodi
- Vice President: Barrister Lawrence Idiake
- Secretary: Victor Wariboko
- Financial Secretary: Sir, Ambassador Dumo Eleki
- Treasurer: Uzo Ozogbo
MEOLAN represents the core operators in the inland and coastal marine logistics supply chain, ensuring the movement of personnel, materials, and support services crucial for oil and gas exploration and production activities.
As the third president in MEOLAN’s history, Dr. Wonodi’s mandate will center on steering the association through the evolving dynamics of the Nigerian maritime domain, advocating for members’ operational stability, and fostering stronger partnerships with the clients they serve across the Niger Delta.
