Youths in the Niger Delta region have been advised to seek other positive means of being start
upon marine jobs peculiar to the region rather than looking for white-collar jobs or venturing into vices
This is according to Ebipatei Apaingolo, a former commissioner of Environment in Bayelsa state, while speaking as the Chairman of occasion at a get-together organised by the management of McMatthy Nigeria Limited for her staff, friends and families.
McMatthy Nigeria LTD is an indigenous company with expertise in Construction, Engineering, Environmental Services,
Community and Stakeholders Engagement, Marine and Logistics Services, Security, and Safety.
The event which took place at the company’s office along NIT road, Yenagoa the Bayelsa capital drew different personalities from all walks of life.
Mr Apaingolo also advise gathering to emulate the resilient spirit of Sele-epri Matthew the founder and CEO of McMatthy who through perseverance built a company from little to a global recognition.
His words: “Sometimes some persons will say this guy, Sele-epri is very lucky because God has blessed him but there is nothing such as lucky in this life but what people call luck is opportunity meeting preparations. He prepared times ago and today he is reaping from hard labour, focus and resilience and of course, he has been a true servant of God Almighty.â€
“In whatever you do always ensure to introduce God factor and that is what he and his company are reaping today. Learn a cue from Sele-epri through his resilient leadership and a development enthusiasm because it is not easy to attain success “.
Earlier in his remarks , Etele Omietimi, General manager of McMatthy said the occasion was packaged to create a strong unity and bond among staff members and also to showcase the company’s benevolence to the larger world.
He said for a company that started within a family and has grown to a global stage bidding and executing jobs for multinationals and state governments across the country.
According to Omietimi “ God has been great to us. We have walkout our ways out of toxic path because we started small as a company within families of 2 to 3 persons coming together but as we speak today we are proud to say we are internationally known because we are a consultant to Chevron Nigeria Limited, Agip in Environmental services, First E and P in Marine and Logistics services.
‘’We are proud to say that we have Cecon Construction Norway as our international partners McMatthy partnered with Cecon Construction Norway for the Hook Up of FPSO Abigail Joseph at the Anyala/Madu OML83/85 oil field. McMatthy provided all the support vessels used in the Hook- Up activity. This is a rare feat for an indigenous company.’’
“ All these achievements are due to our mindsets and commitment because we know yes as an indigenous company but with a global point of reference and years to come we will be known all over the world in constructions, environmental services, community engagement and marine and logistics services “
The CEO of McMatthy limited, Deacon Sele-epri Matthew who also doubles as the chairman of Keffes Rural Development Foundation thanked all those who took the time to celebrate and rejoice with him and staff members as he wishes them a bumper and prosperous new year.
The dignitaries who graced the ceremony are Chief Abel Ebifemowei, former Transport officer, (TO) alias Osuwo, Hon Michael Amaegberi JP (PhD), Executive Secretary Bayelsa State Higher Education Students Loan Board/Member State Economic Team, Hon Preye Oseke, Member Representing, Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon Basil Kenbo, Technical Adviser to Governor on Federal Projects, Ebipatei Apaingolo, Director Evaluation Bayelsa State Higher Education Students Loan Board, Owoupele Jeremiah, Technical Adviser to Gov, on information & strategic communication, Pastor Reuben Wilson, the (CEO) ReuWels Oil and Gas and HRH Chief Sunday Leghemo, Deputy Highness Tamazo Community.
Others include Mr and Mrs Adeh, Deaconness Harmony Teimo, Deacon Charles Obi, Tife Owolabi and his wife, Victor Binawari, Deacon Kenneth Zifawei, Kofiblack and band and a host of others.
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