STANDARD PROFILE: IKIOFIE CAMPBELL PRINCE

BY
CHINEDU NSOFOR

Background and Education

Ikiofie Campbell, a results-driven entrepreneur, has carved out a distinguished career in the energy industry, known for his innovative and cost-effective solutions. His journey began in the academic halls of St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, where he earned his West African School Certificate from 1994 to 2000. Campbell’s pursuit of education continued at the University of Port Harcourt, where he first attained a Certificate in Linguistic and Communication Studies in 2005, followed by a B.A. in Linguistics and Communication Studies in 2010. He further honed his business acumen at the Lagos Business School, earning an M.Sc. in Business Administration in 2015.

Professional Courses and Training

Campbell’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in his extensive professional training. He has completed numerous courses, including Basic Production Criteria (2007), Intermediate Production Analysis (2010), International Food and Beverage Operations (2013), and many more, reflecting a dedication to staying current in industry advancements and best practices.

Professional Trajectory

IX Synergy Global Services Limited

As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at IX Synergy Global Services Limited since March 2020, Campbell has orchestrated significant advancements. He boosted public perception by 25% through strategic media representation and public events. His leadership saw a profit surge of 30%, driven by revitalized sales, service, and accounting operations. Campbell’s strategic initiatives secured a 15% increase in revenue and a 20% expansion in business development, ensuring robust regulatory compliance.

IX Energy Services Limited

From 2015 to 2020, Campbell served as the Executive Director at IX Energy Services Limited. Here, he engineered business plans that realized a 20% increase in goal achievement. His efforts in cultivating strategic partnerships and stakeholder confidence resulted in a 15% expansion. Campbell’s leadership improved task completion efficiency by 25% and amplified company visibility by 30% through media engagements and public speaking.

U Morgas International

As the Lead Project Manager at U Morgas International from 2012 to 2015, Campbell facilitated a 20% improvement in project planning accuracy and reduced project roadblocks and client service issues by 25%. His innovative approach to workflow and process efficiency resulted in a 15% cost reduction and a 20% enhancement in overall process efficiency.

Dufil Prima Foods Plc

Starting his career at Dufil Prima Foods Plc in Port Harcourt, Campbell served as Production Coordinator from August 2005 to March 2012. He directed production assistants, optimizing task delegation and achieving a 20% increase in production efficiency. His meticulous workflow management reduced delays by 30%, and his efforts in streamlining materials flow led to a 15% improvement in production efficiency.

Achievements and Awards

Campbell’s excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Nigeria Domestic Gas Ambassador Award (2023), Shell Cricket Club Championship Merit Award, FHUSA Honorary Award (2023), and the Rotary Club Excellent Business Service Award (2022). His contributions to his alma mater were also acknowledged with the Kings College Lagos Old Boys Service award in 2019.

Core Competencies

Ikiofie Campbell’s core competencies include integrity, innovation, team collaboration, continuous improvement, diversity and inclusion, professionalism, commitment to excellence, and adaptability. His technical skills span strategic planning, financial management, project management, leadership and team management, stakeholder relations, media representation, compliance and governance, and communication skills.

License and Certification

Campbell holds various licenses and certifications that underscore his expertise. These include HSE certifications from the Safeguard International Training Institute, Peaceful Industrial Relations in the Workplace from Resource Development Forum Limited, and numerous others from prestigious institutions and organizations, highlighting his commitment to professional development and excellence in the energy sector.

Ikiofie Campbell’s journey from his early education to his current role as a leading figure in the energy industry exemplifies a career built on continuous learning, strategic leadership, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. His contributions have not only driven business growth but also fostered innovation and compliance within the industry, marking him as a distinguished leader and entrepreneur.

Police Nabbed Three Over sale of minor for N400,000

At least, three members of a suspected child trafficking syndicate have been arrested by the Akwa State Police Command for allegedly selling a 12-year-old boy (name withheld) for N400,000 in Ibesikpo in the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, announced this in a statement following a press conference at the police headquarters in Uyo on Monday.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspects were arrested at about 2 pm on May 9, 2024.

Ayilara stated that the trio of Michael Edet, Umem Moses, and Ability Tom were apprehended in their hideouts in the state by operatives of the command following credible intelligence about the syndicates.

The suspects allegedly kidnapped the victim, who was selling groundnuts along Oron Road in Akwa Ibom State, and transported him to the Ovum Community, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, where he was sold to another suspect identified as Loveth Nwankwo for the stated amount.

yilara said, “On May 9, 2024, at about 2:30 p.m., acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the command arrested one Michael Emmanuel Edet ‘M’, one Ability Henry Tom ‘F, and one Uwem udoh Moses ‘F’ from their hideouts within Ibesikpo and Aka Etinan Road for stealing a child (name withheld) ‘M’ 12 years while he was hawking groundnuts along the Oron Road and was taken to Ovum community and sold out for the sum of N400,000 to one Loveth Nwankwo.

“Further investigation led to the arrest of the said Loveth Nwankwo in Abia State. Suspects confessed to the crime and promised to help arrest other fleeing members of their syndicate. The victim was rescued and with others. The investigation is still ongoing. The above suspects and others will have their day in court.”

He assured the state’s residents that the command would continue to confront criminals directly and prevent any breakdown of law and order.

“We urge Akwa Ibom people to continue cooperating with the police through intelligence sharing so that together we can fight and successfully defeat crime and criminal elements in the state,” Ayilara added.

Estranged Husband Drags Diezani To Court

A former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Alison Madueke, has filed a petition in the Lagos State High Court, seeking a legal declaration to end his marriage to Diezani and requesting that she stop using his last name.

He is asking the court to order the former Minister of Petroleum Resources to revert to her maiden name, Agama.

This was contained in Madueke’s petition for jactitation of marriage (declaration that a marital union has ended).

The ex-Chief of Naval Staff argues that Diezani’s ongoing use of his name despite their marriage being legally over is damaging to his reputation and could lead to unintended consequences, including mistaken liability, particularly given the corruption allegations against her.

Madueke is a former military governor of Anambra and Imo states. He married Diezani on June 30, 1999, under the Marriage Act.

The petitioner, Madueke, noted that Diezani had previously filed for divorce at the Nassarawa State High Court in Mararaba Gurku in November 2021, citing an irreconcilable breakdown of their marriage, seeking to end their union formally.

He said he did not oppose the suit, resulting in the court’s dissolution of the marriage, yet Diezani persists in using his surname, despite the formal termination of their marital union.

He stated, “On the 13th day of April 2022, judgment was delivered in Suit No. NSD/MG345/2021 by Hon. Justice A.A. Ozegya dissolving the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent on the ground that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

“The said dissolution of marriage has now become absolute by the operation of law.

“Even though the marriage has been dissolved and is now legally finalised, the respondent continues to use the petitioner’s first name (Alison) and surname (Madueke) as her own without any justification or consent from the petitioner.

“It is now more than two-years that the respondent continues to use the name of the petitioner to his embarrassment.”

Madueke revealed that he directed his legal representatives to serve Diezani a formal request on December 14, 2023, demanding that she cease using his surname and revert to her maiden name, Agama.

However, despite this legal notice, Diezani has failed to respond and continues to use his name.

The petition further read, “The respondent has continued to hold out herself as the wife of the petitioner even when the marriage has been dissolved.

“The respondent is undergoing criminal trials in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The charge in Nigeria is Suit No. FUC/ABI/CR/208/2010.

“The respondent faces public allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, for which trials are ongoing for both.

“The persistent portrayal of the respondent as the spouse of the petitioner is creating embarrassment, a misleading impression and tarnishing the reputation, integrity, and public image of the petitioner.

“The respondent’s continued use of the petitioner’s first and surname falsely suggests to the public a continuing relationship between the parties though same has since legally ended.

“The respondent’s continued use of the petitioner’s first and family names poses a significant risk of legal and financial harm to the petitioner.

“The petitioner seeks the intervention of this Honourable Court to prevent the respondent from further using his first name and surname, thereby safeguarding his image, personality, and reputation.”

Madueke sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining Diezani from further using his names following the dissolution of their marriage.

He also prayed for a perpetual injunction restraining the respondent from further asserting, by words or conduct, the existence of marriage between them.

He is seeking a court order that compels Diezani to revert to her maiden name and to publicly announce in a national newspaper, both in Nigeria and the UK, that she has ceased using his surname.

Diezani has held several significant positions in the Nigerian government, including Minister of Transportation, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, and Minister of Petroleum Resources.

She was also the first female President of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, elected in November 2014.

Diezani was accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of embezzling $2.5bn from the Nigerian government during her tenure from 2010 to 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.

Corruption allegations have led to her arrest and legal proceedings in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.