ND Western Limited has expressed commitment to prospect for crude oil in the country, despite seeming industry challenges. The company made the commitment after winning the Independent Company of the Year Award for the second year running at the 2023 SAIPEC Exhibition and Conference recently held in Lagos. Hosted by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and NNPC Limited, the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) is the largest industry-led event in the center of the region’s energy, oil, and gas hub. The annual event, which recognises the best-performing companies and individuals has cemented ND Western as the leader in sustainable oil exploration and production. The award reflects the ND Western’s ongoing investments as an independent oil and gas exploration and production company in Nigeria, as well as its exceptional services in delivering value for its customers and shareholders. Commenting on the award received, chief executive officer at ND Western Limited, Mr. Eberechukwu Oji, said: “SAIPEC is a distinguished platform for many organizations in the industry and it is indeed a great honor for ND Western to be recognized as the Independent Company of the Year. We are grateful to the organizers for recognizing the impact of our commitment to the sustainable operation of the industry.”