Oil and gas magnet, Engr Kalu Mba, has become Fellow of the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) marking a landmark achievement in the sector.
At its ongoing 42nd Conference of Technologists in Engineering and Annual General Meeting in Port Harcourt, Mba, who is also a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), was honoured In recognition of his exceptional achievements in engineering, technology, safety leadership, innovation, corporate management, and community development
A release by the Association says, “Mr. Kalu Ama Mba is a distinguished engineering and business leader, a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a Fellow of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (FISPON), a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), United Kingdom, and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom.
“He holds qualifications in Mechanical Engineering from Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri; Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom; Environmental Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri; and a Master of Science Degree from the University of Hull, United Kingdom. Kalu is currently pursuing his doctorate degree qualification in Engineering in the University of Portharcourt Rivers State.
“With an accomplished career spanning the manufacturing and energy sectors, Mr. Mba has built extensive expertise in Sulfonation Operations, Asset Management, Operations Management, Operations Readiness, Commissioning and Start-Up, Turnaround Management, Integrity Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Execution, Resource Planning and Management, Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Deepwater and Offshore Operations, Integrated Gas Operations, Rotating and Static Equipment Management, Major Emergency Management, Project Management, Procurement, and Contract Administration. He is widely recognised for his application of vibration signal analysis and condition-monitoring technologies in enhancing equipment reliability, asset integrity, safety, and operational performance.
His distinguished professional career has been forged through leadership roles and assignments with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Qatar Shell Pearl GTL, and Renaissance Africa Energy Company. Working across organisational and international boundaries, he has delivered strategic value in Nigeria, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands, demonstrating exceptional technical competence, innovation, and leadership.”
It added that, “He’s a notable contributor to digital transformation within Nigeria’s energy industry. Mr. Mba championed the introduction of the Connected Worker Initiative within Shell Companies in Nigeria, a pioneering enterprise solution that enhanced frontline activity execution, improved hands-on tool time, strengthened maintenance data quality, and advanced operational excellence.
“Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is a respected traditional title holder, honoured as Achi Na Agbara Oha, and currently serves as the 11th President General of the Ekoli Band of Hope Union, the apex socio-development organisation of Ekoli Edda, founded in 1933. Through his leadership, he continues to promote community development, unity, and socio-economic progress.
“A proud son of Ekoli Edda in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mr. Mba is happily married to Barrister Stephnie and blessed with four children-Kenechukwu, Cherish, Chukwubueze, and 2nd Samuel.
“In recognition of his exceptional achievements in engineering, technology, safety leadership, innovation, corporate management, and community development, Mr. Kalu Ama Mba is being conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (FNATE).
Congratulations, Fellow Kalu Ama Mba, FNATE, COREN, FISPON, PMP.”