LAGOS, Nigeria — Aradel Holdings Plc has received two of the highest honours at the 2026 NOG Energy Awards, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy companies, with the company winning the Energy Excellence Award and its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Adegbite Falade, receiving the prestigious H.E. Dr. Alirio Parra Lifetime Achievement Award.
The awards were presented during the closing gala dinner of the 25th NOG Energy Week Conference & Exhibition, with the Energy Excellence Award handed to the company by Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy.
The Energy Excellence Award recognises a member of the Nigerian oil and gas value chain that has achieved significant project milestones, made meaningful commercial and technical contributions in the energy industry, and upheld exemplary standards in its activities and initiatives over the past year. The recognition reflects Aradel’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, sustainable growth, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
The NOG Energy Awards celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions within Nigeria’s energy industry, honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership across the energy value chain. The H.E. Dr. Alirio Parra Lifetime Achievement Award, which Falade received, is one of the most prestigious individual honours in the sector.
The dual recognition comes as Aradel Holdings continues to strengthen its position as a leading integrated energy company in Nigeria, with significant operations across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The company has been actively expanding its portfolio and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and sustainability in the energy sector.
Falade’s recognition with the Lifetime Achievement Award highlights his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s energy industry over the course of his career. Under his leadership, Aradel has pursued an aggressive growth strategy, focusing on operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for stakeholders.
The awards ceremony was one of the highlights of the 25th NOG Energy Week Conference & Exhibition, which brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s energy sector. The event provided a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and recognising excellence in the industry.
