Professor Joel F. Ogbonna
Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Abia State
Non-Partisan Abia State
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Prof. Joel F. Ogbonna is a distinguished petroleum engineering professor and researcher based at the University of Port Harcourt. Appointed as Abia State’s Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources in 2024, he brings strategic expertise in oilfield chemicals, environmental control, and academic leadership. Previously the head of ACE-CEFOR and a senior Halliburton executive, he now spearheads policies to enhance petroleum/mineral governance, environmental stewardship, and investment innovation in Abia.
Education
- Holds a PhD in Chemical/Petro‑Chemical Engineering.
Professional Background
- Professor of Petroleum Engineering, University of Port Harcourt; Former Head of the Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering; Dean, Faculty of Engineering; Centre Leader for the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence for Oilfield Chemicals Research (ACE‑CEFOR)
- Long-term career with Halliburton Energy Services (Nigeria)—served 18 years in senior positions including Technology Manager and Scientific Advisor, with international exposure at Halliburton Research Centre (USA)
- Founder and Managing Consultant of POCEMA Ltd, a firm focused on environmental management and pollution control
- Holds leadership roles in multiple professional bodies: Africa Regional Representative, National Registry of Environmental Professionals (USA); Registered Engineer (COREN); Fellows in various institutions such as FISPON, FNSChE, FNIPetE, OGTAN; member of NCDMB’s Technical Advisory Board on R&D
- Published over 150 academic papers, supervised 40+ PhD candidates, and co-developed two patents
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