Shell hails Ardova Plc’s dominance in lubricants market

International vitality large Shell has formally recommended Ardova Plc for its distinctive management and operational excellence inside the Nigerian lubricants market.

The commendation was the spotlight of the 2025 Shell Macro Distributors Cup held in Milan, the place Ardova was honoured with the celebrated Particular Recognition Award.

The award, based on an announcement on Tuesday, recognises Ardova’s constant give attention to supply and its pivotal position as Shell’s authorised macro distributor in Nigeria.

Shell officers famous that the corporate’s diligence has been a cornerstone in increasing the attain of high-performance lubricant options throughout West Africa’s largest economic system.

Receiving the award on behalf of the corporate, Assistant Basic Supervisor, Shell Lubricants Advertising at Ardova Plc, Korede Odufuwa, stated that the honour belongs to your entire workforce.

“This recognition displays the dedication and collaborative spirit of the Ardova crew in addition to the energy of our partnership with Shell. We stay dedicated to delivering high-quality lubricant options, driving operational excellence, and creating lasting worth for our prospects and companions throughout Nigeria,” he stated.

Constructing on this sentiment, the Managing Director of Ardova Plc, Moshood Olajide, hailed the achievement as a benchmark for the corporate’s long-term strategic objectives.

In a follow-up assertion concerning the corporate’s market place, Olajide emphasised the depth of the partnership: “Our partnership with Shell is based on a shared imaginative and prescient to drive innovation and make premium vitality options accessible to Nigerians. This award from the Shell MD Cup is a testomony to the collective will and experience required to bridge the hole between ambition and motion in our trade.”

The Shell MD Cup is an elite international gathering that brings collectively key companions and stakeholders from Shell’s worldwide lubricants community. In presenting the award, Shell representatives lauded Ardova’s “supply focus”, noting that AP’s efforts have considerably enhanced the success of the lubricants enterprise in a aggressive Nigerian panorama.

As Ardova Plc continues to scale its operations, this international recognition reinforces its standing as a trusted companion and a dominant pressure within the downstream sector.

“We’re not simply distributing merchandise; we’re powering industries. This award serves as a catalyst for us to additional deepen our market penetration and keep the excessive requirements that our stakeholders have come to anticipate,” the assertion added.

The award marks a major milestone within the 2025 calendar for Ardova Plc, signalling a yr of continued growth and bolstered dedication to the Shell-AP alliance.