NAPE BOCA Energy sponsorship praise as Ajayi commends firm’s support for technical meeting focused on offshore exploration innovation in Lagos
The President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Mrs Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, commended BOCA Energy Resources Limited for sponsoring the association’s March 2026 Technical and Business Meeting, describing the gesture as a strong contribution to the advancement of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, in what reflects growing NAPE BOCA Energy sponsorship praise from sector stakeholders.
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Ajayi made the remarks during her welcome address at the event, expressing appreciation to the company for supporting a professional platform that fosters technical knowledge sharing, industry collaboration and innovation among petroleum exploration experts.
She noted that BOCA Energy’s sponsorship demonstrates a clear commitment to strengthening industry capacity and supporting initiatives aimed at improving operational standards across the sector.
The NAPE president also highlighted the importance of the meeting’s theme, “From Swamp to Deep Water: Designing Fit-for-Purpose Site Surveys Across Nigeria’s Offshore Blocks,” describing it as timely and relevant to the evolving demands of offshore exploration in Nigeria.
According to her, site surveys remain critical in reducing exploration risks and ensuring that operators make informed decisions before committing significant resources to drilling activities, particularly in deepwater environments.
Ajayi further stressed that the increasing expansion of offshore operations and the rising participation in marginal fields make access to accurate geophysical data more essential than ever for sustainable investment planning.
She encouraged participants at the meeting to take full advantage of the technical sessions by engaging actively, asking informed questions and deepening their professional competence in line with global best practices.
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The event brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and is expected to strengthen dialogue on advanced survey methodologies, while promoting greater collaboration between operators, service providers and regulators.
