On Friday, 16th February 2024, the President of Women In Energy Network (WIEN), Eyono Fatayi-Williams, joined by Asanimo Omezi, WIEN Executive Secretary, Onyema Obi, Director, WIEN Media & Publicity and Bassey Alorye Adie, WIEN Director Partnership & Conferences, visited Aradel Holdings Plc, to present to Mr. Adegbite Falade, the Managing Director and CEO with the WIEN Gender Advocate of the Year award.

This accolade recognizes Mr. Falade’s personal commitment to fostering gender diversity and equity throughout his career, and by extension his continuing commitment to this while creating an inclusive and diverse work environment for all staff at Aradel Holdings Plc. WIEN also stated that the award was bestowed after a thorough selection process and was voted for by the entire membership of WIEN.

Mr. Falade was delighted to receive the award and re-affirmed his personal commitment to diversity in the workplace. In his acceptance speech, Mr Falade said, ‘I am profoundly grateful to receive this award. As a business leader, I will continue to use my position to champion gender inclusivity policies in the workplace.’

The WIEN team was received by senior members of the Aradel executive leadership team, including the Company Secretary & Group General Counsel – Ms. Titi Omisore, the Chief Technical Officer – Dr Ebeneezer Ageh, Mr Temitayo Ogunbanjo – the General Manager of Aradel Refineries, Ms. Oshio Adams – ICT Manager and members of the Aradel Women’s Network.