Management Profile
Dr. Victoria A. Samson
Group Managing Director
Dr. Victoria A. Samson is a distinguished marketing professional with over four decades of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, which spans strategic engagements with leading multinational brands, including Texaco Nigeria Plc (Chevron) and Mobil Plc (ExxonMobil), delivering outstanding performance and demonstrated an exceptional understanding of market dynamics.

Renowned for her visionary approach, Dr. Victoria Samson has led teams, driven commercial excellence, and implemented strategies that have shaped industry standards, establishing her as a respected authority and role model.
A defining milestone in her career came in 1990, when she became the first Nigerian to receive the prestigious Texaco Latin America West Africa (LAWA) Award for Best Overall Dealer—an achievement that underscores her industry leadership, commercial excellence, and enduring impact on the downstream petroleum sector.

This and numerous other accolades reflect her exceptional sales performance across both regions, cementing her reputation as one of the foremost leaders in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
Experience
  • She is the Matron of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), NNPC/PPMC Satellite Depot, Ejigbo, Lagos State and Apata Depot Ibadan, Oyo State.
  • Oversees the corporate strategy and direction of the company’s operations to make sure it achieves its objectives effectively and efficiently.
  • Develops and implements long-term business strategies to achieve the company’s goals.
  • Oversees large-scale projects, such as exploration, development, and production of oil and gas fields.
  • Ensures compliance with environmental regulations and minimising the company’s environmental impact.
  • Communicates and ensures compliance on industry regulations and standards (domestically and internationally).
  • Implements and enforces strict health and safety standards to protect workers and the environment.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with government officials, investors, customers, and other stakeholders.
  • She is highly consulted by various companies in the petroleum industry.

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