Chevron appoints Esimaje Brikinn as GM, PGPA

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has announced the appointment of Mr Esimaje Brikinn as General Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA).

Mr Sola Adebawo, the CNL Manager, Communications, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

According to Adebawo, Brikinn replaces Mr Deji Haastrup who recently retired from the company after 21 years of distinguished service to CNL and Chevron Corporation.

He received Bachelor of Engineering degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure in 1989 and a Master’s degree in Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering option) from the University of Benin in 1993.

He also holds a certificate in Sustainable Environmental Management from the College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley.

Brikinn joined Chevron Nigeria on April 1, 1996 as an Operator Trainee for the Escravos Gas Project.

He moved to PGPA department in year 2000 as Field Public Affairs Representative, interfacing with community stakeholders in support of field operations and capital projects.

The new PGPA General Manager held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in Nigeria and the U.S. in the course of his career.

These include Community Engagement Representative, Government Affairs Representative, Community Engagement Coordinator, Social Performance Advisor, Manager Social Performance & Planning and Area Manager, PGPA West.

As Area Manager, he provided leadership in planning and executing Company’s strategies for stakeholder engagement, social investment and social issues plus risk management in support of Chevron’s operations and capital projects in the Niger Delta.”

Adebawo said that Brikinn had since resumed work in his new position.

Mr Clay Neff, the Chairman/Managing Director of CNL, said Esimaje was appointed to the position for his “demonstrated leadership, breadth of experience and proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.”