WIME Awards marks 5th Anniversary, Honors Industry Titans, Allies and Rising Stars

The Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) Awards marked a significant milestone with its 5th anniversary edition, celebrating outstanding individuals who continue to shape, transform, and advance Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors.

The 2026 edition convened industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders in a powerful showcase of excellence, recognising those driving impact across leadership, innovation, and inclusion. Over the past five years, WIME Awards has evolved into a respected platform for spotlighting achievements, strengthening networks, and accelerating the advancement of women across both sectors.

Award Categories and Honourees

Diamond Category

Rising Woman in Energy

* Olaitan Kobiowu — Geologist & Business Development Lead, Harvex Geosolutions Limited

* Deborah Akpedeye — Reservoir Engineer, Oando Energy Resources (OER)

Rising Woman in Maritime

* Dorcas Uwem Jonah — Marine Surveyor, COO, Crew 360; Founder, Sailors Space

* Chiamaka Mogo — Consultant, Technical Assistance Project, World Bank

HeForShe Ambassador Awards in Energy

* Dr. Bolaji Ogundare — Group Executive Director (Corporate Strategy), Pan Ocean Oil Corporation

HeForShe Ambassador Awards in Maritime

* Capt. Warredi Enisuoh — Executive Director, Operations & Technical, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited

Platinum Category

Outstanding Woman in Energy

* Mrs. Edith Onwuchekwa — Legal Director & Company Secretary, Seplat Energy Plc

* Engr. Dr. Yetunde Aladeitan — Associate Professor, University of Abuja; Managing Consultant, Klensfield Environmental Services Ltd

* Dr. Grace Orife — Managing Director/CEO, Lynx Analytics

Outstanding Woman in Maritime

* Pharm. Hajia Khadijat Sheidu-Shabi — General Manager (HSE), Rtd, Nigerian Ports Authority

* Mrs. Juliana Saka — Assistant Director/Head, Complaint Unit, Nigerian Shippers’ Council.

Special Recognition

Diversity Champion Award

* Dr. Oladunni Owo — CEO/Principal Consultant, Blackgold Energy Authorities.

Titanium Category

Trailblazer Awards Energy

* Mrs. Godrey Ogbechie — Group Executive Director- Rainoil Limited

Maritime

* Mrs. Koni Duniya — Maritime and Regulatory Compliance Advisor, NLNG.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Energy

* Pat Maseli — CEO, Marzoran Ltd

Maritime

* Hon. Olaitan Violet Williams — PRINCIPAL PARTNER, VOW VENTURES LIMITED (VVL)